Vineland Man Wins $130,000

Tuesday, 3 January 2023 13:53

By Linda Morgan

Photo Credit: Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp.

Richard Willis won second prize in the October 26th, 2022, Lotto 6/49 draw

A man from Vineland is celebrating a big lottery win.

Richard Willis won the second prize in the October 26th, 2022 Lotto 6/49 draw.

He took home $130,270.40.

The retiree says he plays the lottery about once a week.

"I was very surprised when I discovered this win. I found out while at the store and I couldn't believe it," he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.

He hasn't decided yet how he'll spend the money.

The winning ticket was bought at Foodland on King Street in Vineland.

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