Langley resident and car enthusiast Keith Best “had a feeling” about his tickets when he discovered he won the $9.2 million jackpot from the Sept. 10, Lotto 6/49 draw.
Best plays his own numbers and admits he chooses them based on weather temperatures at his favourite destinations and important personal dates.
“I try to pick numbers logically, but these just jumped out at me,” said Best. “I first checked them at home in the paper and then went to the store to have the ticket validated. That’s when it became real.”
Best says he has big plans for the prize.
“First thing I will do is buy a new car and then I’m going to restore an old car. After that I plan to share with family and take off on an extended vacation.”
The winning ticket was purchased at the Safeway on 200 Street in Langley.
This is the second major jackpot won on tickets sold in Langley. BCLC is still waiting for another winner to come forward on a ticket worth $50 million, sold March 14, with a Lotto Max draw. When the winner claims their prize it will tie the largest jackpot ever awarded in B.C.
