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Every day a celebration now for Salmon Arm man after $500K lottery win

91ƵI was freaking out and said, Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, this is a dream,91Ƶ
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Salmon Arm resident Michael Strauch won $500,000 in the April 26 2024 Lotto Max draw. (BCLC photo)

Every day is a celebration now for Salmon Arm resident Michael Strauch thanks to a half-a-million dollar windfall.

Strauch recently won the $500,000 prize through the April 26, 2024 Lotto Max draw, his ticket purchased at Matchbox in Centenoka Mall. Strauch was taken aback when he learned of the win.

91ƵThe retailer said, 91ƵYou are a winner! You just won $500,000.91Ƶ I was freaking out and said, 91ƵOh my gosh, oh my gosh, this is a dream,91Ƶ91Ƶ said Strauch in a BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) media release.

91ƵA few customers in the store congratulated me and we were happy together in that moment. It was really beautiful.91Ƶ

News of the win was also well-received by Strauch91Ƶs partner.

91ƵWe cried together, and she felt so much joy for me and for our future,91Ƶ said Strauch.

The BCLC said Strauch plans to purchase a home with his winnings.

91ƵThis win gives me the ability to slow down if I want to,91Ƶ said Strauch. 91ƵEvery day is a celebration now. We can relax and buy a home and that brings an overwhelming amount of joy and gratitude into our lives.91Ƶ

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