He's $500,000 richer

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A Tappen resident is half a million dollars richer after saying yes to the Extra.

Terry Sigurdson renovates homes for a living and, after his $500,000 win in the March 14 Lotto 649 draw, his next big project could be his own home.

“There has been buzz around town about a winning ticket sold in the area, so I decided I would check my ticket,” said Sigurdson. “Lo and behold, that winning ticket was actually mine!

“I think I will build myself a new house with the winnings,” he said.

Sigurdson enjoys picking out his own numbers and often uses birthdays in his selection. He purchased his winning ticket at Little Shuswap Lake Gas in Chase.

You can play the Extra on the Daily Grand, 649, Lotto Max, and BC/49 lotteries.