MAN BUYS SLIM JIMS FOR HIS DOG, LOTTERY TICKET, WINS DHS37M

A New York man will be living large thanks to his decision to buy some Slim Jims for his dog. New York Lottery oficials say Monday that 73-year-old Dale Farrand recently won the $10 million (Dhs37m) prize on a Cash Spectacular scratch-off ticket. The Fort Edward man says he bought a $30 (Dhs110) ticket at a local Cumberland Farms convenience store while buying Slim Jims snacks for his dog Boots.

He scratched the ticket in his car and realised he was a winner. Farrand says he drove straight home and had his wife check the ticket for him. Farrand says he’ll use the windfall to pay off his mortgage, make home improvements and help his children and grandchildren.