Winnipeg $1M LOTTO 6/49 winner inspired by grocery run win!

Winnipegger Michael Kearney was inspired by a recent B.C. lottery winner who won $80 million on a grocery run, and thought he’d try his luck. 

“I normally play on PlayNow, but I was thinking about the guy who won while buying buns, and I thought I’d buy a ticket in store!” he said. “I was picking up milk on the way home from work, so it was a similar situation.” 

The Winnipeg local was shocked to find he had also won on his grocery stop: $1 million on the May 31 draw for LOTTO 6/49! 

“It sat in my wallet for quite a while before I remembered to check,” he admitted. “When I scanned it, I thought I had won the EXTRA, then I realized it was a lot more than that.” 

Kearney said he’s already got his plans for the windfall set. 

“I’d love to get a four-bedroom house for my family,” he smiled. “I sat my family down to tell them and there is a lot of excitement—I’m thinking the remainder will go in a trust fund for my kids.” 

“Christmas this year will be a little different, that’s for sure!” he chuckled. “It’s incredibly exciting—I’ve been playing the lottery since I was legally able to buy tickets.” 

Kearney purchased his winning LOTTO 6/49 ticket from Family Foods at 1881 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg. He won his prize in the May 31 LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw with the selection: 21412149-01, a white ball. 

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