School bus driver Michael Taylor of Holland Landing is celebrating a $82,911 lottery windfall.
The 59-year-old, who has been playing the lottery since he turned old enough to do so, hadn't rushed to check his tickets after the July 7 Lotto Max draw.
“I checked them almost two weeks after the draw and the words ‘Big Winner’ appeared on the screen,” he said. “I had to make sure I wasn’t wrong before I could let it sink in.”
Taylor then shared the exciting news about winning second prize with his sister.
“She believed me immediately and was happy to see me win,” he said. “Everyone I’ve told has been overjoyed.”
With this win, Michael will manage his finances and plan for his future.
“It still hasn’t hit me!” he concluded.
The winning ticket was purchased at River Variety on Queensville Side Road in River Drive Park.
