Winning the lottery once is already a long shot… but hitting it twice? That’s a whole different level of luck.
Paul D., a 60-year-old from Keswick, Ontario, is living proof that lightning really can strike twice. After decades of playing, he finally landed his first big win back on March 30, 2019, scoring a Lottario jackpot worth $241,066.
And then—believe it or not—he did it again.
This year, during a quick stop at a Shell gas station, Paul decided to go with what worked before and picked up another Lottario ticket. That simple choice turned into something unforgettable.
- Same game
- Same routine
- Way bigger reward
By March 28, 2026, Paul was staring at his phone in total shock after realizing he had won again—this time an even larger jackpot of $737,505.80.
“It’s part of my Sunday night routine to check my tickets,” Paul shared. “But when I saw the numbers, I just froze. It didn’t feel real at all.”
Even though he had experienced a big win before, the moment still hit him hard.
- His heart started racing
- His hands were shaking
- His thoughts jumped from disbelief to pure excitement
“It felt absolutely incredible,” he said later. “I’m just so grateful.”
Paul found himself back at the prize center once again—something most people never experience even once. As for what’s next, he’s keeping it practical… with a little fun on the side.
He plans to:
- Pay off some bills
- Finally treat himself to his dream car — a Shelby GT500
The winning ticket was purchased at a Shell location on Major Mackenzie Drive East in Markham—now officially a very lucky stop for Paul.
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