Etobicoke consultant Mohit Sharma wins $65M Lotto Max jackpot and plans to tour the globe aboard the world’s most iconic trains.
Lucky Ticket in Etobicoke Changes One Man’s Life
Mohit Sharma, a consultant from Etobicoke, has won the $65-million jackpot from the October 15, 2024 Lotto Max draw, becoming Ontario’s newest multimillionaire. The winning ticket was purchased at Lakeshore Mini Mart on Lakeshore Blvd. W., setting the stage for a life-changing discovery.
From Routine to Windfall: How It Happened
Sharma had tucked away a few tickets in a drawer after hearing the winning number was drawn in Etobicoke. He scanned them using the OLG app — and the first scan revealed the $65-million win. “The words ‘Big Winner’ flashed across the screen and my heart started pounding,” Sharma said. “I thought to myself, ‘I guess that person I heard about on the news was me!’”
Private Celebration with a Public Dream
Initially unable to reach his travelling family, Sharma waited patiently to deliver the news in person. “To say they were shocked is an understatement,” he said. With only mismatched glassware at hand, the family dashed to Walmart to buy champagne glasses and toasted the occasion late that night. “We finished the bottle together,” he recalled.
A Passion for Trains Powers Future Plans
A lifelong admirer of trains, Sharma plans to use his winnings to tour the globe by rail. His wishlist includes the Orient Express, Japan’s Shinkansen, Australia’s Indian Pacific, the Caledonia Sleeper in the UK, and Canada’s own transcontinental train, The Canadian. “This is what will excite me the most,” he said, beaming.
Humble Beginnings, Big Dreams
Sharma began playing Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 during the COVID-19 pandemic as a weekly routine to uplift his spirits. He always used Quick Pick numbers and trusted luck. “The fact that a random number chosen for me led to this — and had my name on it — is just unbelievable,” he said.
A New Chapter Begins
Beyond travel, Sharma is considering going back to school to earn another degree or diploma. But the greatest reward, he says, is intangible. “The happiness I’m sharing with my family is the best part of this win,” he shared, reflecting on the emotional journey that began with a drawer full of lottery tickets and ended in unimaginable fortune.
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