A Thorold couple have plenty to celebrate after winning a $2-million jackpot in Ontario 49.

John McGean and Shelly Maiuk regularly play Ontario 49, Lotto Max and Lottario together. On Jan. 5 they won the big Ontario 49 prize.

"I thought I was seeing things when I saw the amount we won," said Maiuk, talking about when they validated their ticket in store. "We were just in such shock."

The couple, who have one son and two grandchildren, said they plan on paying off their mortgage, purchasing new vehicles and helping their son with their windfall.

"We'll also take some time to travel and renovate the house," said McGean.

This isn't the first time he's found success with the lottery. A couple of years ago, he won $100,000 with an Instant ticket, he said.

The Jan. 5 winning ticket was purchased at Richmond Supermarket on Richmond Street in Thorold.