Overview

• Justin Simporios officially claimed the $80 million Lotto Max jackpot on May 15, marking the largest single-person lottery win in Canadian history.
• The winning ticket was purchased during a spontaneous grocery run at a Walmart in Surrey, where Simporios picked up burger ingredients and a $12 Lotto Max pack.
• Simporios, a logistics worker and father, has already resigned from his job and plans to buy a dream home in Metro Vancouver as his first major purchase.
• He intends to use his winnings to help his mother retire, pay off his sister's medical school debt, support his wife’s family, and contribute to local charities.
• The Filipino immigrant described the win as life-changing and plans to prioritize spending more time with his family while giving back to the Surrey community.