An Alberta mother is feeling “surreal and overwhelmed” after winning a whopping $461,000 on the lottery.
The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased her winning ticket at a convenience store in Calgary. She says she has been playing the lottery for years, but never expected to win such a large sum of money.
“I couldn’t believe it when I saw the numbers on my ticket matched the winning numbers,” the mother said in an interview with CTV News. “It’s still sinking in, it feels like a dream.”
The mother plans to use her winnings to pay off her mortgage and put some money towards her children’s education. She also hopes to take her family on a much-needed vacation once it is safe to travel again.
“I am so grateful for this unexpected blessing,” she said. “It will make a huge difference in our lives and allow us to do things we never thought possible.”
The convenience store where the winning ticket was purchased will also receive a $4,610 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) confirmed that the winning ticket was a Quick Pick, meaning the numbers were randomly generated by the lottery system.
The AGLC also reminds lottery players to play responsibly and to always check their tickets carefully. The odds of winning the lottery are slim, but as this lucky mother has shown, it is possible.
This incredible win serves as a reminder that anyone can be a winner, and it’s always worth taking a chance. Congratulations to the lucky mother on her life-changing win.
