Kamloops resident Joseph Kristmanson normally chooses his own lottery numbers whenever he buys a ticket. This time he didn鈥檛, and he鈥檚 sure happy about it. Using the Quick Pick option, Kristmanson matched all seven numbers to win a $1 million Lotto Max Maxmillion prize from the Dec. 21, 2018 draw.

Kristmanson purchased and checked his winning ticket at General Grant鈥檚 Convenience Store on Fortune Drive in Kamloops.

鈥淚 was checking a bunch of tickets. I couldn鈥檛 believe it,鈥� said Kristmanson. 鈥淭he retailer was stocking milk beside me and noticed I had won. She was so excited for me.鈥�

Kristmanson has been playing Lotto Max regularly since it came out in 2009.

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鈥淚 play all the other games too. I do choose my own numbers such as my birthday and year, but not this time. Sure glad I didn鈥檛,鈥� he said, adding that he hasn鈥檛 had much time to think about what he鈥檚 going to do with all the money. 鈥淭he first thing I did was call my close friend. He thought I was kidding.鈥�

Despite his calm demeanor regarding the win, Kristmanson does have some travel plans in the mix.

鈥淚鈥檇 like to go to Australia and I think I will plan something for the New Year,鈥� he said, noting that the spirit of the giving season is still upon him. 鈥淚 will definitely be donating some of this win and help those that I can.鈥�

Kristmanson is among 39 British Columbians to win a Lotto Max Maxmillions prize in 2018. Anyone can win and #youcouldbenext. Watch some amazing lottery winner stories at .

Lotto Max customers in B.C. have until 7:30 p.m. (PDT) on Friday evenings to purchase a ticket for that night鈥檚 draw. Visit or lottery retailers across B.C.

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