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Retirees hit the jackpot

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Virginia and Donald Johnson. (via Contributed)

A retired Victoria couple who had been buying Lotto 649 tickets since the day the lottery started finally reeled in the big one.

Virginia and Donald Johnson were in disbelief when they realized they had matched all 10 numbers in the May 29 draw to win the guaranteed $1 million prize.

The former Winnipeg residents retired to Victoria 30 years ago, and are excited about the opportunities the win affords.

“We have been buying (tickets) since 649 started. I never dreamed we would win one of the big ones,” Virginia says in a press release. “I don’t think this changes my life, it gives me freedom — we have more freedom in our choices.”

The pair plans to travel and enjoy life.

“To me, it’s amazing," says Donald.

— Jon Manchester, Castanet