A 58-year-old Hamilton mother said she was “stunned” when she received the life-changing news in the form of a $ 60 million payout from the April lottery.
Lotto Max winner Leah Murdoch-Jeriches picked up her big check at the Woodbine Trackside Club in Toronto on Thursday and says her husband has a new job.
“Actually, my husband was planning to retire, but now he’s in a new and unexpected position as ‘family money manager,'” Murdoch-Jerix said at a check-in ceremony.
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“My husband and I immediately realized the responsibility of this victory. This is a great blessing. We are very aware that we must use this money wisely. “
Her family’s unexpected win comes from a Lotto Max draw on April 19 online.
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Ontario’s newest multimillionaire, Leah Murdoch-Jerix of Hamilton. OLG
She is now the biggest winner in this particular game, which has bought a winning ticket online.
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The revelation came via email from OLG the morning after the withdrawal, which the married mother did not open for the first time because she was busy.
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“When I see OLG emails in my inbox, they usually say I won a free game ticket, but that particular email looked different,” Murdoch-Jerix said.
“I did not know what to do next. I couldn’t really understand that this was happening to me. “
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The casual lottery player says the most immediate plans for some of the money will be a family trip, but the destination has not yet been determined.
“I don’t see much change in the near future, because who knows where we will be in a year,” Leah said.
“It’s just an emotional journey that starts with mistrust and grows into excitement. I feel so humble and honored to be in this place right now. ”
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