A southern Vancouver Island man says he's excited to take a few trips after winning half a million dollars in a recent lottery draw.
He says news of the win was "overwhelming."
"I was at home when I found out I won, using the Lotto! App on my phone," Bates said in a statement through the B.C. Lottery Corporation.Bates now plans to use the winnings on trips to Mexico and Greece, as well as spending time with his family.The win comes shortly after it was revealed that another South Island man won the largest lottery prizeSidney man William Scott Gurney won a $55 million jackpot after matching all seven numbers to a Lotto Max draw on Feb. 28.
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