Winnipeg man wins $300K lottery jackpot

File photo of Canadian money.

A Winnipeg man is starting off the new year strong with a big lotto win.

According to a press release for Lotto Spot, the first Lightning Lotto jackpot of the year was won by Alden Tourond.

Tourond is pocketing a cool $303,007.80.

The Winnipegger purchased the ticket at Circle K on Springfield Road and said he was shocked to see the win appear on his screen in-store on Jan.1

“I thought it was $30,000 and of course was very happy, but then my brother said, ‘Hey, this is $303,000!’ I was blown away!” explained Tourond.

Tourond says the winnings will certainly shake up his future; he plans on retiring after working for 31 years.