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Cambridge man wins $1 million after 40 years of playing lottery

Jose Sousa is a regular lottery player but this is his first big win in four decades.
Jose Sousa is a regular lottery player but this is his first big win in four decades. Photo by Handout /OLG

A Cambridge retiree will spare no expense on his next television purchase after winning $1 million on Lotto 6-49’s Gold Ball draw on Jan. 11.

Jose Sousa is a regular lottery player but this is his first big win in four decades.

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“I’ve been playing Lottto 6/49 for 40 years,” he told OLG.

“I went to the store to check my ticket when I discovered I won big. I told my son I had some good news – I was so excited to tell my family! I’ve always dreamt of winning the lottery, but I still didn’t believe it until I came here to the Prize Centre and saw the cheque in my hand.”

Aside from using the money to help his children and grandchildren, Sousa said: “I will also buy the biggest television I can find!”

His winning ticket was purchased at Mini Mart on Elgin Street in Cambridge.