Mom wins $5M Lotto 6/49 jackpot shortly after moving to Alberta to be closer to her family: 'It's just perfect timing'
Raquel Wint's recent move to Alberta to be closer to her sister turned out to be more rewarding than she'd ever imagined. Shortly after settling in, she discovered she had won a staggering $5 million prize in the Dec. 14, 2024, Lotto 6/49 draw.
'It's just perfect timing,' said Wint, while picking up her prize with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC). 'I'm so grateful and I'm still in shock.'
The life-changing win is already set to make a lasting impact for the winner. As a mother, Wint's top priority is securing her children's future and finally making a long-time dream a reality.
'I'm putting it into savings for my kids' future,' she said.
'But I'm really excited to finally buy my dream house so my kids can each have their own bedroom.'
Beyond planning for her family, Wint also wants to give back and make some smart investments — while leaving a little room for fun.
'I can help my family and invest the rest,' she said. 'I'm also looking at a nice new car for myself!'
Wint first realized she had won while checking her Lotto 6/49 tickets online. Seeing the matching numbers on her screen, she wasn't sure what to do next — so she turned to her family.
'I called my sister because I wasn't sure what to do,' she said. 'We went to the store to check it together!'
When they arrived, she scanned her ticket and saw that she had matched all six numbers — 3, 4, 13, 16, 27 and 43 — in the Lotto 6/49 Classic Draw, securing the $5 million jackpot.
"My sister and I were thrilled," said Wint.
The Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot draw is offered every Wednesday and Saturday, and is made up of six numbers drawn from a range of 1 to 49. If a ticket sold for the draw matches all six numbers, then that ticket wins the Classic Jackpot $5 million prize.
Wint purchased her winning Lotto 6/49 ticket from 7-Eleven at 6502 50 Street in Beaumont, Alta. For the mother, the timing couldn't have been better — her fresh start in Alberta came with a great surprise.
If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
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