Summary
- One evening, a man jokingly claimed that his family had become millionaires after a jackpot winner was announced in his town.
- Justin Simporios was soon validated as the winner when he claimed the CAD $80 million prize.
- The man will now have more time to spend with his family and to contribute to his community.
Life will never be the same for Justin Simporios from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, after winning the largest lottery jackpot in the province's history. He claimed the monumental prize of CAD $80 million, setting a new record for the biggest lottery win not only in the province but also in all of Canada.
Largest winner in Canadian lottery history
The winner expressed to media outlets how blessed he feels to have won this life-changing sum of money. He shared his struggles as a father who had to work instead of spending time with his family and mentioned that this windfall would allow him to focus more on his loved ones. Simporios also revealed plans to pay for his sister’s medical school and is already consulting with financial advisors to manage his newfound wealth. Community support is another priority for him, as he intends to give back as part of his plans. The prize was won through the Lotto Max game. Based in Surrey, Simporios is also eager to assist other family members, mentioning that his mother will no longer need to work, thanks to his winnings. The entire experience feels almost surreal to him.
Retire early, yes – but also live with purpose
He recalls watching a broadcast about a lottery win where the announcer mentioned that someone from Surrey had won. Simporios joked to his wife that they were now millionaires, a comment that turned out to be true. Later, upon checking the numbers, Simporios discovered he had indeed won. He hurried to wake up his wife, who was already asleep. Since then, Simporios has been enjoying the finer things in life. He expressed his desire to see LeBron James play in a live game before the athlete retires. However, beyond the financial gain, Simporios emphasized, We aim to live with purpose and support our community. With this newfound wealth, he plans to pursue these goals and more.
