Alberta Man Wins $25.53 Million LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot
A lucky man from Whitecourt, Alberta, hit an incredible $25.53 million CAD (approximately $36 million) jackpot in the Western Canada Lottery Corporation’s (WCLC) LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball draw on October 15. This life-changing win marks one of the largest lottery prizes ever claimed in Alberta.
Stacey Boyce’s Surprising Lottery Win
Stacey Boyce, a local logging business owner near Hinton, discovered his massive windfall in an unexpected way. While visiting a 7-Eleven to purchase propane tanks, Boyce casually checked his weekly LOTTO 6/49 ticket at the store’s terminal. To his astonishment, the terminal displayed the enormous jackpot prize.
In the excitement and disbelief of the moment, Boyce walked out of the store without his propane tanks, only to return for them shortly after. “I actually walked out and had to come back because I’d forgotten my propane bottles,” he laughed.
Life After Winning the Jackpot
Now focused on securing his family’s future, Boyce has expressed plans to care for his daughter and joked about getting her a pony. With the winnings, he also hopes to expand his logging company, ensuring a strong financial foundation and growth opportunities.
One of Alberta’s Biggest Lottery Wins
Boyce’s jackpot ranks among the largest in Alberta history, joining an exclusive group of grand prize winners. The biggest local lottery win was a $42.5 million CAD prize claimed by a couple from Peers in 2017.
This extraordinary win is not only a personal milestone but also a significant highlight for the Western Canada Lottery Corporation’s LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball game.
