Ontario Dad Stunned After Discovering $12 Million Lottery Win

A father of three from Peterborough, Ontario, is celebrating a life-changing $12 million lottery jackpot after initially believing the winning notification was a mistake.

Bradley V., 47, matched the winning numbers in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball draw on June 6. He had purchased his ticket online and was checking his emails on a quiet Sunday morning when he noticed a message asking him to log into his lottery account.

At first, he assumed something had gone wrong.

After signing in and double-checking the details—reading glasses included—he finally realized the unbelievable news was real.

"I couldn't believe it. I was in complete shock and couldn't concentrate for the rest of the day," Bradley said.

Family's Priceless Reactions

Bradley shared screenshots of the winning ticket with his children.

• His kids were left speechless.
• His mother was so overwhelmed that she said she felt like she was dreaming.

Despite becoming a multimillionaire overnight, Bradley has no plans to quit his career as a financial planner. Instead, he says the jackpot gives his family long-term financial security and the opportunity to retire earlier than expected.

He's looking forward to spending more quality time with his loved ones while also considering treating himself to a new luxury vehicle, with Audi and BMW topping his wish list.