Lotto lightning strikes twice for Nova Scotia man

By anyone’s standards, Raymond Lillington is one lucky guy.

He and his wife Gaye, of Dingwall, Nova Scotia won the $17.4-million Lotto 649 prize in last Saturday’s draw.

But the 70-year-old retired Parks Canada worker is not a new millionaire.

He won a $3.2 million lottery jackpot in 2013.

He says it’s hard to believe his win given the odds of winning once – let alone twice.

“I could never expect this, and it’s so much money that it’s hard to absorb that information,” he said.

Lillington says his first win set the couple up well for retirement, allowing them to purchase a new home, new vehicles and travel.

This win will help him and his wife care for their five children and six grandchildren.

“Our kids are even more mesmerized than we are. They just can’t believe it.”

He also intends to support some local organizations that are close to his heart.