Sexsmith man wins $100,000 in Lotto 6/49 Extra draw
Neil Bilodeau says he'll use the winnings to pay off his truck and possibly take a longer trip to Thailand.
A Sexsmith resident has won $100,000 from the Aug. 12 Lotto 6/49 Extra draw. Neil Bilodeau says he won while following his usual habit of buying a Super Pack twice a week.
Bilodeau says his second ticket turned out to be the winner, and he had to recheck all his tickets before believing it was real. He recalled asking a store clerk to confirm the result, joking that the machine had better not be lying to him.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Trader Ridge Gas Bar in Grande Prairie. Bilodeau plans to use the prize money to pay off his truck and possibly return to Thailand, where he once spent a month, for a longer stay this time.
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