An Essex man is all smiles today.
Todd Grimes has won more than $282,000 from Wednesday's Lotto 6/49 draw.
He matched five winning numbers plus the bonus numbers.
Grimes says after he and his wife checked the ticket, they both started crying.
They plan to pay off their mortgage, giving some money to their church and doing some travelling with their family.
Grimes is a big car enthusiast and says he plans to go shopping for a vintage British racing car.