Lottery enthusiasts are often ready with a long bucket list of things they would do on the occasion of a lottery winning, with the possibilities being endless. A couple hailing from Port Alberni recently revealed the various ways in which their life would transform with the help of a single winning Lotto 6/49 ticket bringing them CA$5,000,000.
The two of them are among British Columbia’s 24 millionaires that have the lottery to thanks for their lavish lifestyle since the beginning of this year.
Lotto MAX and Lotto 6/49 are among the most popular lottery offerings for people across Canada, with ticket purchases happening on a daily basis and draw taking place twice a week. Many people know someone who knows someone who has won one of the draws or who could thank the instant tickets for their hassle-free life – a stronger motivation for purchasing a ticket on a whim.
Winning Tickets Galore
Listening to winners’ stories is among the main triggers for purchasing tickets. Madelaine and Harold are among the winners or Port Alberni that would forever remember the first days of February as their special period of time. February 9 was when the Lotto 6/49 draw was especially generous to the lottery enthusiasts that have a long history with ticket purchases.
Matching all six drawn numbers resulted in quite the payout for the couple. When it comes to winning lottery tickets, the retail location is another important factor. The Port Alberni couple made their winning purchase at the local A-1 Convenience Store on Redford Street.
Harold recalls that upon realizing that they are millionaires now, he asked Madelaine what would change now that they no longer have financial worries. She did not want to move into a new house, as warm memories have found their way into every nook and cranny of their house.
The Lotto 6/49 jackpot could guarantee them no worries for the rest of their days, including their children and grandchildren’s days. Besides, some shiny purchases are also in the plans, as there is a 1966 Jaguar XKE with Harold’s name on it.
Lottery Changes People’s Lives
British Columbia is a province many winners call home, evident by the regular lottery jackpots making their way there. Almaaz Hussein and her grandmother Pirani Khan recently received their Lotto 6/49 prize amounting to CA$74,265. The two women would share the prize they became eligible for on July 17. They hail from Burnaby and have the popular lottery offering to thank for their changed life.
Over the past three years, purchasing Lotto 6/49 tickets has become a beloved tradition for the two of them, eventually celebrating their consistency with a grant windfall. Grandma Khan said she wants to share her slice of the jackpot with her grandchildren and splurge on something just for her. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hussein has yet to decide what she would do with her half of the lotto prize.
Ontario players also had a reason to celebrate their windfall, as a Sudbury Lottario fan received his prize reaching CA$100,000. Robert Poirier of Azilda took his time to bag his prize but eventually received it. The fortunate for him draw took place on July 6 and Mr. Poirier said that his daughter’s future is most important right now.
