The Sudbury man's first stop after his $1 million win was the family cemetery

"They would have loved the experience," he said of his deceased parents and siblings.

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At first I was dizzy. James Armstrong confirms he actually won $1 million.

Armstrong recalled reaction after winning Guaranteed Jul 27 You won $1,000,000 in the draw of the day's lottery 6/49.

The 57-year-old father has been participating in lotteries for over 30 years.

"My favorite games are Lotto. 6/49 and Lottomax. I've been playing with the same numbers for his 30 years," said to pick up prizes at his OLG Prize Center in Toronto. he said to

Mr. Armstrong said he stopped by the store after work to check his tickets on the ticket checker.

``I saw a million dollar big winner. I think I've earned a .' I felt dizzy,' he said.

The next thing he did was to go to the cemetery and report to his parents and brothers. "They would love the experience. My wife and kids are thrilled with me."

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Winning tickets purchased at Kwikway, LaSalle Boulevard, Sudbury

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