Lottery ticket worth $50M bought in Calgary

The Western Canada Lottery Corporation says one person in Calgary is $50 million richer after a draw on Saturday, December 9, 2023. (Courtesy WCLC)

By CityNews Staff

Posted Dec 11, 2023 11:00 am.

A lottery ticket bought in Calgary has made someone a multi-millionaire.

The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) announced Monday that a Lotto 6/49 ticket worth $50 million on the Saturday, Dec. 9 Gold Ball draw was purchased in the city.

The prize has yet to be claimed, and the WCLC is encouraging Calgarians to check their tickets.

Saturday’s winning number was 25957733-01.

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