Lightning Strikes Twice: Couple Bags Second Jackpot in 7 Years

Lotto 6/49 is once again making the news with its generous Main prize of CA$17.4 million which was claimed recently. A couple hailing from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia became eligible for the cash payout coming with one of the latest lottery draws associated with the popular lottery offering. And this was not their first rodeo when it comes to lottery jackpots.

The draw-based lottery has remained among the popular gaming offerings for many Canadians seeking the thrill of the unknown fused with large payouts and great chances of winning big. Lotto 6/49 and Lott MAX are a player-favorite despite the circumstances and people make their ticket purchases both in-person and online whenever they get the chance to do so.

CA$17.4 Million

Atlantic Lottery Corporation recently made it clear August 15 has been a special day for a single ticket sold in the Cape Breton area. That Saturday draw highlighted the numbers 06, 07, 11, 18, 22, 43, as well as the bonus one 09, and those numbers might have a special significance to many lottery enthusiasts across Canada.

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The Crown corporation reminded that whoever is in possession of the winning piece of paper should contact the lottery leader within the upcoming 52 weeks, in order to claim their prize. The winners did not hesitate any longer and got in touch with the Crown corporation as soon as they found out. Raymond and Gaye Lillington of Dingwall are the lucky individuals that bagged the CA$17,405,149 prize coming with that Lotto 6/49 draw.

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The two of them could not believe their eyes when they found out they are lottery winners once again. Mr. Lillington stated that he finds it hard to comprehend the entire situation at this point. What made it even more unbelievable is that back in 2013 the two of them had a similar experience although on a smaller scale.

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About seven years ago they became eligible for a cash payout of CA$3.2 million and the special thing about this repeating of events is that that first winning ticket had been sold at the very same retail location as the second one. The store is eligible for a one-percent share of the jackpot paid out and back then it benefitted of about CA$32,000. This time its slice is projected to be much heftier.

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The retail hotspot is eligible for a one-percent amounting to some CA$174,052. Mr. Lillington checked the lottery ticket six or seven times just to be sure that his eyes are not deceiving him. Upon telling his wife the good news, she could not believe either, as it seemed too good to be true and happening all over again. Mr. Lillington also pointed out that he had always had the feeling they will win once again.

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Once they won back in 2013, he continued playing with the idea that there is more to it, there is more for them to bag. The couple plans to spend the money on their five children and six grandchildren. They also want to travel internationally once life gets back its normal pace.