SURREY MAN JUSTIN WINS RECORD-BREAKING $80 MILLION LOTTO MAX JACKPOT

SURREY, B.C. — A life-changing moment has turned Justin Simporios, 35, into B.C.’s newest multi-millionaire after he claimed the largest lottery prize ever awarded to a single individual in Canadian history — a staggering $80 million Lotto Max jackpot from the May 9 draw.

The Surrey resident, known for being a deep sleeper who “can fall asleep anywhere,” says he spent a sleepless night after learning the shocking news. The winning ticket was purchased at the Walmart Supercentre in Central City, located on King George Boulevard in Surrey.

“It was 10:30 p.m. when I saw that someone in Surrey won,” said Simporios. “I was joking and told my wife, ‘We’re millionaires!’ She told me to stop making that joke — but then I manually checked each number before scanning the ticket. I cried and shouted, ‘We’re millionaires!’”

Waking his wife to share the news, Simporios said she was stunned — and a bit irritated, as their daughter was unwell. “But once she realized I wasn’t joking, she agreed it was worth waking her up!”

Justin’s heart, however, is firmly set on giving back. “I want to help my family and my wife’s family. I’ll pay off my sister’s medical school debt and help my mom retire early — just giving my family a head start in life.”

He also emphasized the importance of community support, especially in Surrey and across B.C. “I’ve struggled before and needed help. Even if I can give an ounce of happiness, I want to help where I can. This feels like a dream.”

The remarkable win marks a milestone in both provincial and national lottery history — the largest jackpot ever won in B.C. and by a single individual in Canada.