A Shuswap man says he’s retiring earlier than expected after cashing in a lucky lottery ticket worth half a million dollars.
Michael Hewlett of Sorrento says he bought a ticket at Matchbox Smoke and Vape Shop in Salmon Arm for the Lotto Max draw on July 13.
He purchased the Extra option and wound up winning $500,000 after checking his ticket at the same store.
“My first thought was that I don’t have to go to work tomorrow!” said Hewlett.
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With a padded bank account, Hewlett plans to see the rest of Canada with his wife.
“We’re hoping to purchase a camper trailer,” said Hewlett. “I’ve always dreamed about travelling back to Quebec to see my family, and to travel to the East Coast with my wife.”
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