Lucky Canuck: Meet a Canadian who’s won $1 million for a 2nd time | 24CA News
When individuals say, “Crazier things have happened,” they’re possible referring to conditions like this.
One New Brunswick man is setting new requirements for what it means to have “good luck,” as he lately turned a two-time $1 million Atlantic Lottery winner.
Jim Slater of Shediac Cape, N.B., beforehand stumbled upon a seven-figure Scratch’N Win ticket in 2011. He stated there was “not a chance” he’d ever count on it to occur once more — however on July 11, the surprising occurred.
“As soon as you see the validation that says $1 million, you know it’s real,” Slater stated, noting he first discovered of his win by scanning his Lotto 6/49 ticket on the corporate’s cellular app.
But this time, he received’t be celebrating his second victory alone.
Slater shall be splitting his wins with Bill Eisner, a long-time pal whose been enjoying the lottery with him for greater than two years.
“We sort of shocked Bill when we called him,” Slater stated, mentioning that his spouse informed him to name Eisner as quickly as he came upon.
Eisner, who’s from Moncton, stated he wasn’t certain what to anticipate when he first obtained the decision, including that it was fairly early within the morning.
“My wife was going berserk, it freaked me out until the reality set in there,” Eisner stated. “I haven’t grasped it yet.”
“He’s won more often than I have,” he laughed.
Already retired, Eisner stated he plans to make use of a few of his earnings to buy a brand new truck.
As for Slate, he stated he plans on hitting the street.
“Get a travel trailer and go west. I’ve never been cross-country. I’ve been to Edmonton and B.C., but not across. And hopefully down through the States and come back to the east coast,” he stated, including that the win will present him peace of thoughts.
“It’s just nice to know it’s there for the future because there’s going to be repairs to the house.”
The two received their million-dollar prize on Lotto 64/9’s Gold Ball draw. The draw happens each Wednesday and Saturday, guaranteeing a profitable ticket on each draw.
Winnings can go all the best way to $60 million relying on the circumstances, however at the very least $1 million shall be received per draw until a gold ball is chosen — which might reward the fortunate participant with a separate, rising Gold Ball jackpot.
“A white ball was drawn on the July 12 draw, leading to Slate and Eisener’s $1-million win,” a launch from Atlantic Lottery stated.
The profitable ticket was bought at Wilson’s fuel station in Shediac. The retailer will obtain a promoting prize of 1 per cent.
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