The group of 8 friends share $500,000 worth of lottery won in Max Millions

The group of 8 friends share $500,000 worth of lottery won in Max Millions, the 8 friends will divide the lottery prize amoung themselves.

The winning ticket was purchased at Lucky Lotto Center on Sheppard Avenue in Scarborough.

Weldemicheal, the group leader, says this is a first time win for everyone in the group. 

“I checked the ticket using the OLG app and I was so happy. I told my wife first and then I called all the group members to share the news,” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. 

“We are all close friends, and we feel very blessed.”

“I was very surprised when Kagnew called,” Abebe said. “I plan to use this win to put a down payment on a house. I just got married this year.”

 “I plan to travel Europe with my winnings,” said Waqjira.