Man won $1 million, sold truck business 3 hours later
/Bruce Osmond, a truck driver from Lucasville on the outskirts of Halifax, Nova Scotia, discovered he had won the Atlantic Lottery's $1 million jackpot from a friend.
His win came from a Lotto 649 ticket he purchased at a Lower Sackville Esso station, a location that would quickly become part of his life.
It began when Osmond was told by a friend that the winning ticket for the lottery had been sold in Lower Sackville. When Bruce checked his ticket online, he realized he was the lucky winner.
Osmond described the moment as "just awesome," with his hands trembling and a sense of disbelief as he repeatedly confirmed his newfound fortune.
Osmond's approach to playing the lottery was simple enough. He added TAG and Atlantic 49 options to his ticket, which cost him an additional $2.
This modest investment turned his $2 ticket into a million-dollar windfall.
The win quickly changed Osmond's life. He quit his job as a truck driver just three hours after learning about the jackpot. He sold his truck, told his boss he was leaving, and said they didn't need to load his truck anymore.
For Osmond, the jackpot meant a shift to a more leisurely lifestyle after retiring from demanding truck driving.
The best part about Bruce Osmond's lottery win is that he's excited to spend more time with his grandkids. He said the happiness he gets from winning is more than just the money; it's about the chance to make lasting memories with his family.
