Osoyoos chef Murray McDonald was ecstatic upon realizing he scored the $1 million guaranteed prize in the June 2, 2021 Lotto 6/49 draw.

McDonald was at home and ready to doze off to sleep when he was awakened by a text from his wife saying someone in Osoyoos won.

鈥淚 got up, had my coffee and looked at the winnings online,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 texted my wife and said 鈥業 think I won!鈥�

鈥淢y wife was the first person who knew鈥� she was just smiling. I sent a text to my sister and mother who told me to stop joking.鈥�

The Osoyoos resident purchased the winning ticket from NK鈥橫ip corner on 45th Street and returned there to verify that his ticket was indeed a winner.

鈥淚t was funny because in between checking it on the scanner and waiting for the retailer, I waited for three people to pay for their gas. I was very excited,鈥� he said.

McDonald said he plans to take his family on a vacation to Hawaii when it鈥檚 safe to do so. An avid guitar collector and musician, he also plans to add a few guitars to his current lineup with his prize.

鈥淚t has been one of the best experiences ever. I am very grateful,鈥� McDonald said of his win.

So far in 2021, B.C. lottery players redeemed more than $44 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49.

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