'I'm going to surprise my wife': Edmonton man wins $1 million on Lotto 6-49
When Bao Tran scanned his Lotto 6-49 ticket at the Hughes gas station near 124 Avenue and 97 Street, he was elated to learn he'd won what he thought was a $100,000 prize.
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Tran, an Edmonton native, won the prize by matching the selection in a May 21 Lotto 6-49 golden ball draw, Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis said in a Friday news release. Tran said he was quite happy with winning $100,000.
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That's why it came as a shock when his friend took a second look at the ticket and told him he'd actually won a whopping $1 million.
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Tran, who was recently married in Vietnam, said he's excited to share his surprise with his wife.
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'I'm going to surprise my wife by purchasing a house and a new car for her,' Tran said.
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