Scratch & Win: Alberta grandfather pranks his family before revealing $200K lottery win
'I lied to my [adult] kids in the car and said I won $45,' said Hill, while claiming his Scratch & Win prize with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC).
'Then I went to my grandson's birthday and called everyone to the living room to tell them I'd actually won $200,000!'
The $10 ticket, purchased at a 7-Eleven on Columbia Boulevard in Lethbridge, turned out to be a jackpot winner. Hill wanted the reveal to be just as memorable as the prize itself, and it paid off.
The unexpected twist left his family stunned. Hill said the reactions — a mix of excitement and disbelief — made the wait completely worth it.
'It feels really good,' he said.
Though winning the jackpot came as a shock, Hill didn't take long to decide how he'd spend the money. After years of wanting a new vehicle, he's finally making it happen.
'I'm going to start looking right away,' he said. 'Then I'll put the rest into savings!'
100X The Cash is a $10 Scratch & Win ticket that gives players the chance to multiply their winnings. The top prize is $200,000, with additional cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $50,000.
Players can win in three different ways: by revealing a cash prize in the bonus area, matching numbers in the main game, or uncovering three matching symbols in the side games. You can win up to 10 times on a single ticket.
For Hill, the win brought more than just a big prize — it gave him a family memory he will never forget.
If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
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