A retired couple from Mill Bay are $1 million richer after they won the top prize on a $10 In the Money Multiplier Scratch & Win ticket.

According to the BC Lottery Corporation, Kenneth and Michele Babich couldn’t believe their eyes, after learning that they won.

“We were at home, and I scratched the ticket,” recalled Michele. “Then I showed Ken after checking (on the BCLC Lotto! App). He thought it was $50 seeing the ‘50x.’”

“Then I realized it was $1 million,” said Kenneth. “One reason we like to play and what we appreciate about the lottery, is all the different ways that the community benefits from the money generated from lotteries.”

At the time of their prize claim, the Babichs hadn’t yet shared the news of their win but planned to tell their children shortly after.

While the Mi

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