'My legs felt weak,' Bradford lottery winner claims $1M prize

Rejeanne Carrier won the November 22, 2024 Lotto Max prize. Mon., Dec. 30, 2024. (Photo: Submitted)

Rejeanne Carrier played the lottery for 20 years before becoming a millionaire.

“I went out to get groceries and decided to use the ticket checker to see how I did on my Lotto Max ticket," Carrier said, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim her windfall.

"I saw the ‘big winner’ message and thought I’d won $1,000. I checked my ticket a few more times and was happy with my prize. The store clerk took notice and came over. When I told her I’d won $1,000, she pointed out all the zeros I had missed and said, ‘You won $1 million!’”

“My legs felt weak as I shook with excitement. It was unbelievable!”

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Carrier called her family to share the incredible news.

“I was crying tears of joy,” she said. “After their initial reactions of disbelief, everyone was so happy for me and reassured me that everything would be okay. This win feels real now that I’m here at the OLG Prize Centre,” she said. “I feel relaxed, thrilled, and so grateful for this prize.”

“I’ll share this win with my children, whom I love so much. The rest of it is for me,” Carrier said. “I plan to celebrate with my husband by taking a trip and enjoying a fun adventure together.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart on Holland Street West in Bradford.