Brampton auto worker Delroy Shand says he’s staying on the job and needs ‘a good steak’ after scoring a $1 million lottery win. (Photo: OLG)
Brampton auto worker Delroy Shand says he’s staying on the job and needs “a good steak” after scoring a $1 million lottery win.
Shand is a 60-year-old auto industry worker who moved to Canada in 1990 and has been a regular lottery player ever since.
He bought a ticket for the Feb. 4 Lotto 6/49 draw and paid an extra $1 for an Encore play – a decision he says made him “$1 million richer.”
Shand matched all seven numbers in the exact order, winning a $1 million prize.
“It feels fantastic. Today is a touching day for me,” he said while picking up his winnings at the OLG prize centre in Toronto.
Shand says he plans to use the money to buy a new house and save for retirement, but won’t be leaving his job just yet.
“I don’t want to quit work. I love my job,” Shand said. “I don’t want to spend my win on anything lavish either. I just want to focus on my family and my retirement. And I think I need a good steak.”
Encore offers 22 ways to win and can be played in with most lottery games for an extra $1. The OLG says it supports safe play and responsible gambling through its PlaySmart program.
The winning ticket was purchased at Petro-Canada on Eglington Avenue West in Etobicoke.
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