Calgary woman 'in complete shock' after winning $1M on Lotto 6-49
Christine Popowezki won the money on the Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw for May 15. (WCLC)
A Calgary woman who won $1 million on the lottery says she plans to use her windfall to enjoy her retirement.
Christine Popowezki won the money on the Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw for May 15.
"I thought it was $1,000 at first, then I was just in complete shock," she said in a Tuesday news release.
Popowezki purchased her ticket at the Lyn-Lyn Lottery and Remittance Kiosk in the Superstore on Southport Road.
She won her prize with the selection 20358121-01, a white ball.
Popowezki says prior to this win, her largest prize had been $75.
She says she intends to use some of her winnings to bolster her retirement, but will also share it with family.
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