A couple in Lakefield, Ont., Doug and Enid Hannon, recently won a $70 million lottery prize from the Lotto Max draw held on Feb. 20. Enid purchased the winning ticket at a grocery store in the City of Kawartha Lakes while on the way to their “camp.” It was Doug who discovered the win the following day when he checked the ticket via the OLG app. The retirees kept the massive secret from their family for nearly two months, waiting until a week before they collected their prize to tell their children and grandchildren. The couple sought financial and legal advice as they made plans for the money, with their top priority being to support their family and share some of their winnings with community causes they support.
Doug and Enid waited for the perfect moment to tell their family about the $70 million win. Doug prepared dinner and revealed the news after eating, showing Enid the OLG website with the winning numbers on the computer screen. The couple hugged and cried upon realizing they had won $70 million. They began discussing how the money would benefit their family and others, as well as their plans for travel and home renovations. Enid expressed her excitement about being able to retire and finally renovate their home, particularly the kitchen. The couple, who have been married for 51 years, also shared their plans to support their family and community causes with their winnings.
During the cheque presentation held in Lakefield, Doug shared his shock and disbelief upon discovering the win through the OLG app. He mentioned that he had to process all the zeroes and check the ticket multiple times to ensure it was real. The couple kept the secret from their family until a week before claiming the prize, seeking financial and legal advice to make plans for the money. Enid expressed how difficult it was to keep the news to themselves, stating that it was “killing” her not to share it with their loved ones. The couple’s main focus with their winnings is to support their family and give back to the community causes they care about, highlighting the importance of ensuring everyone is safe, secure, and well taken care of.
In addition to their plans for travel and home renovations, Doug and Enid also intend to share their winnings with their extended family members and community causes they support. They held a “special family meeting” to reveal the lottery win and announce a promise of a large family trip to celebrate the blessing they received. The couple expressed their gratitude for the unexpected win, stating that they had always hoped to win the lottery but never imagined it actually happening to them. Enid emphasized the importance of family and ensuring their well-being with the newfound wealth, showing their commitment to sharing their fortune with their loved ones and those in need.
