A Vancouver Island man cleaned up in more ways than one after winning big at Lotto Max with a ticket purchased during his weekly laundry trip.
Campbell River resident Antonius Vollenberg won $862,722.80 after he matched six of seven numbers plus the bonus number on the July 28, 2020 Lotto Max draw.
“It was laundry day,” Vollenberg said. “Whenever I do laundry, I buy a ticket.”
He bought the ticket from his local laundromat and says he likes to play Lotto Max twice weekly.
“I called my kids and told them we were having a family meeting so I could tell all three together,” Vollenberg recalled.
“They couldn’t believe it…no one really believes me when I tell them at first.”
He says he intends to give part of the win to his children, while the remainder will be put aside for a new home and a family vacation.
The current Lotto Max jackpot is $40 million. The largest Canadian win on record went to Adlis Lewis of Brampton, ON., who took home $70 million.
*Note: Victoria Buzz is not affiliated with BC Lottery Corporation and does not advocate gambling or taking part in lotteries. If you choose to participate, remember to play responsibly.
