Retired Quebec couple wins $55 million Lotto jackpot

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Retired Quebec couple wins $55 million Lotto jackpot

“I only have one fishing rod, so maybe I’ll buy another one," said Jean Larocque, now $55 million richer after the retiree won the Halloween Lotto Max jackpot. The Quebecer and his wife say they don't plan on changing much. Tina Tenneriello reports.

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