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Ontario has a new record-breaking lottery winner.
David Haitt of Kingston, Ontario has officially become the biggest Lotto Max winner in Ontario history and the second largest in Canadian lottery history.After claiming a whopping $75 million jackpot from the August 19 draw.
The married father of two shared his story in Toronto on Thursday, recalling the moment he realized his life had changed forever — while waiting in line for his morning coffee.
“I checked it using the OLG app and thought I won $75,000 the first time – I thought that was pretty cool,” Hatt said. “I didn’t realize there were a lot of voids until I looked closer.”
life changing moment
Hatt said he ran home to tell his wife and showed her the winning ticket on his phone. “I want you to sit down,” he told her before confirming the staggering total.
“He asked in disbelief, ‘Is that $75 million?’ I said out loud ‘Yes!'” he recalled.
The couple immediately began thinking about how to use this windfall not only for their family, but also for their community.
“Of course, we want to support our family, but we also want to give back to our community and help the most vulnerable in our area,” Hatt said. “It’s not about helping any one charity, but about reaching the most people for the longest period of time.”
looking towards the future
Since discovering the win, Hatt has taken time to reflect and plan. He has assembled a team of professionals to help him manage the money responsibly and ensure its “generational impact.”
He said his children are keeping his imagination alive. “My kids are helping me keep up with my dreams about their future,” he said with a laugh.
At the top of his bucket list is building a dream home for his family – something he and his wife had talked about for a long time but never thought possible. Travel is also on the horizon, with plans to explore the small towns and countryside of Europe. And as for himself, Hatt admitted he would rather spend the money on a new set of golf clubs to enjoy with his children.
The winning ticket was purchased from Pioneer/Snack Express on Bath Road in Kingston.