Why not, indeed.

Gregory Thomason鈥檚 split-second decision to buy a Lotto 6/49 ticket while leaving a store netted him and his wife, Patricia, a $1-million prize from the Sept. 6, draw.

鈥淚 saw the ticket booth and thought, 鈥榃hy not?鈥欌�� said Thomason of his decision to purchase the ticket on a whim.

He first learned they won after checking the ticket using a self-scanner at the Sutherland鈥檚 Bakery and Deli in Enderby.

鈥淲hen I told Patty, she thought it was a joke,鈥� said Thomason.

The lucky couple 鈥� who live in Grindrod 鈥� is most excited to use some of their winnings to help their family, but also plan to travel.

鈥淲e have said, 鈥楲et鈥檚 not get ahead of ourselves and make some goals鈥� 鈥� we want to think about how to use this,鈥� said Thomason. 鈥淢y nephew lives in England so maybe we鈥檒l go visit him.鈥�

On how it feels to win?

鈥淪urreal!鈥� said Patricia.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Walmart on 9th Avenue SW in Salmon Arm.

So far in 2023, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $78 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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