Peterborough Man Becomes Millionaire Hitting Jackpot With LOTTARIO Draw

Peterborough Robert Farr hit the jackpot of $1,225,254.80 from the Jan. 21 LOTTARIO draw, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

“When choosing numbers, I often close my eyes and poke at my ticket with a pencil,” said Farr.

The 53-year-old checking his ticket at the store when he discovered his win.

“The store clerk handed me a long validation slip and I thought, ‘What just happened?’ I felt numb,” explained Farr.

He plans to help family members, donate to local charities and invest a portion of his winnings.

“I’m happy to be financially stable,” said Farr. It feels very good.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Brookdale Kwik Mart on Chemong Road in Peterborough.

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