An Ontario Man Just Won $15M & Is Using The Money To Finally Retire

"I can't believe I won – it's so awesome!"

An Ontario Man Just Won $15M & Is Using The Money To Finally Retire
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One Ontario lottery winner is saying goodbye to his job forever after winning the LOTTO MAX jackpot last month.

Grover Adams, a resident from Kirkland Lake, is now $15 million richer after matching all seven numbers during the April 20 draw.

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Now, the 60-year-old miner is planning on retiring after 41 years and will be using his free time to plan multiple fishing trips.

"My heart was racing," Adams stated when recalling the moment he realized he was a winner.

"I can't believe I won – it's so awesome!"

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  • Allysha Howse
    Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

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