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‘We will be a-ok’: BC man excited to share $5M lotto win with son and grandkids

A Richmond man has plenty of reasons to smile after a life-changing lottery win.

Jackie L. won the $5-million Classic Jackpot from the Lotto 6/49 draw on Jan. 28.

He’ll use the winnings to first pay off his mortgage, adding that the windfall “means having a nice retirement.”

<who>Photo Credit: BCLC</who>Jackie L.

Jackie is also looking forward to sharing his winnings with his son and grandchildren.

“We will be a-ok,” he said.

Overall, he says the win won’t change his lifestyle and he plans to be careful with the money.

Jackie won the jackpot on a quick pick through his PlayNow lottery subscription and continues to continue playing the lottery.



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