A woman from Port Alberni, British Columbia, won a $100,000 prize in the Lotto Max draw. She kept the win secret for several days before announcing it at her husband's birthday dinner. The winner, who did not provide her name, shared her plans for the money. She said her first step would be to enjoy margaritas with friends.
The lottery win was announced on a local news website. The woman, who lives in Port Alberni, had purchased the ticket at a local store. She did not immediately share the news with her family or friends. Instead, she waited until her husband's birthday celebration to reveal the prize.
This is the second major lottery win in the region this year. The previous winner, also from British Columbia, used the money to start a small business. The current winner has not yet disclosed her long-term plans beyond her initial idea of celebrating with drinks. Lottery winners in Canada are required to keep their identities confidential for a period of time.
