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Mackenzie man buying mom a car with $1-million lotto winnings

Mackenzie’s Eric West say’s he’s buying his mom a gift with four-wheels after finding out he won a $1-million Maxmillion prize from a June Lotto Max draw.

West bought the ticket at a lottery ticket kiosk in the Mackenzie Mall, and was visiting his mom in Hazelton when he found out he was a winner.

“I thought I won $1,000 so my mom said to go scan it at a retailer,” West said.

“I was so surprised that it was actually $1,000,000 and not $1,000.”

West’s mom was the first to find out about the big win, followed by his brother who was there.

“My Mom has always helped me out so the first thing I want to do is buy her a new car,” West said.

 

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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