Burlington Man Celebrating Massive Lotto Win

Published January 11, 2018 at 7:22 pm

A Burlington man is the latest Halton resident to end 2017 with a stroke of luck.

He say he’s been playing the lottery for a few years.

A Burlington man is the latest Halton resident to end 2017 with a stroke of luck.

He say he’s been playing the lottery for a few years.

Dave Foxcroft is celebrating after winning $219,189.70 in the Dec. 22, 2017 Lotto Max.

As if that wasn’t enough, he also won $4 on his Encore plays, bringing his total prize to $219,193.70.

“When I checked my ticket online, I was very excited to see my numbers,” said Foxcroft while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his cheque. 

The 50-year-old says he plans on sharing his winnings with his two sons.

Photo courtesy of OLG 

“This prize will help my children when they complete university,” Foxcroft said, adding “this win was a nice way to end the year.”

The winning ticket was purchased online at PlayOLG.ca

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