B.C.’s newest multi-millionaire found out about winning ticket through Twitter

A trip to Hawaii and new couch are first on the list of things to buy for B.C.’s newest multi-millionaire.

Morgan Harker claimed his $25 million Lotto Max win in Vancouver today.

Harker found out through Twitter that the winning ticket for November 1st draw was sold in Victoria, but waited for two weeks before coming forward.

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The Victoria man says he did not claim his win right away, so he could take it slow.

“I was out on a Saturday morning, and my wife texted me and said we have won $25 million. I can’t say what my response was. I went home, saw the ticket for myself and sure enough — seven numbers.”

He still has to talk to his boss on Monday, but as of now is still planning to go to work.

Harker says he plays every week. The winning ticket was purchased at the Lottery Ticket Centre in the Bay Centre.

Harker split the $50 million jackpot with another winning ticket sold in the Yukon.