Calgary woman is a millionaire after lottery win
Posted Jun 28, 2024 10:26 am.
A Calgarian is the province’s newest millionaire after getting lucky on the May 15 LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw.
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says Christine Popowezki won $1 million last month.
“I scanned the ticket myself [at the Lotto Spot scanner] and had misplaced my glasses,” she told the WCLC. “I thought it was $1,000 at first, then I was just in complete shock!”
Before this win, Popewezki’s larget prize had been $75.
She intends to use some of her winnings to enjoy retirement and will also share some with her family.
Popowezki bought her winning ticket at Lyn-Lyn Lottery and Remittance Kiosk in Superstore on Southport Rd SW in Calgary.
She was lucky with the pick of 20358121-01, a white ball.
