Seven is likely a Tilbury man’s new lucky number after a recent lottery windfall.
Derek Butler recently won a $77,777 top prize after purchasing a $3 Instant Lucky 7 ticket.
“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” Butler said after discovering his win while playing his ticket at home. “I told my family, and they were surprised and happy for me. My dad told me I deserve this win, I was humbled to hear those words from him.”
The 29-year-old said he has been playing the lottery every week since he was 18.
“I gravitate towards tickets that catch my eye,” he said. “This is my first big win!”
Butler said he plans to purchase a new vehicle and save the rest of his winnings.
“I don’t know how to describe this feeling – it’s a mix of shock and disbelief. I hoped for a big win, but I never expected it,” he said.
The winning ticket was purchased at Mike’s Carwash and Variety Inc. on Mill Street in Tilbury.
