Hamilton resident Dean Adams’ first thought was “This can’t be right!” after a scan of the Lotto 6-49 ticket he purchased at a Mississauga, Ont., gas station.
That scan indicated his ticket was a $1 million Encore winner with seven numbers in exact order matching those drawn on April 1.
“I thought it was an April Fool’s joke until I brought it to the store clerk and had the validation slip in my hands,” Adams said.
An automotive industry worker, 54-year-old Adams says his immediate family is now contemplating their living arrangements with the newfound cash and the prospect of a new home.
Adams also says he’ll expedite the purchase of a new engine he’s been saving up for to put into his classic car.