Kamloops resident Joseph Kristmanson normally chooses his own lottery numbers whenever he buys a ticket. This time he didnB次元官网网址檛, and heB次元官网网址檚 sure happy about it. Using the Quick Pick option, Kristmanson matched all seven numbers to win a $1 million Lotto Max Maxmillion prize from the Dec. 21, 2018 draw.

Kristmanson purchased and checked his winning ticket at General GrantB次元官网网址檚 Convenience Store on Fortune Drive in Kamloops.

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Kristmanson has been playing Lotto Max regularly since it came out in 2009.

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Despite his calm demeanor regarding the win, Kristmanson does have some travel plans in the mix.

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Kristmanson is among 39 British Columbians to win a Lotto Max Maxmillions prize in 2018. Anyone can win and #youcouldbenext. Watch some amazing lottery winner stories at .

Lotto Max customers in B.C. have until 7:30 p.m. (PDT) on Friday evenings to purchase a ticket for that nightB次元官网网址檚 draw. Visit or lottery retailers across B.C.

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