Peterborough Man Stunned After $12 Million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Win

By Scott Arnold

A routine Sunday morning turned into a life-changing moment for a Peterborough resident who now holds a $12 million LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball prize.

a peterborough na’s life changed in an instant after winning $12 million in the lott 649 gold ball (photo courtesy of OLGC)

Bradley V. of Peterborough is celebrating a win that most people only dream about after scoring $12 million in the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw on June 6, 2026.

The 47-year-old financial planner said he first noticed something unusual while checking his email and seeing a message from OLG. Unsure at first, he logged into his account to take a closer look.

He said it took a few moments of re-reading the details before the reality of the win fully set in.

The shock quickly turned into disbelief that lingered for the rest of the day.

Bradley shared the news with his three children by showing them screenshots of the winning ticket, describing their reaction as stunned silence followed by complete surprise. He also told his mother, who responded that she felt like she had to pinch herself.

Despite the windfall, Bradley said he plans to continue working for now while enjoying the added financial security. He also hopes to retire a little earlier than originally planned in order to spend more time with his family.

At the top of his wish list is a new vehicle, with both Audi and BMW in the mix.

The winning ticket was purchased through OLG.ca.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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