A winning $66 million Lotto 6-49 ticket was purchased in Calgary, making someone in Canada the latest big lottery winner. This comes as Western Canada sees significant activity in lottery draws, with a 50/50 draw reaching $12 million and closing in on a playoff record of $14.9 million. The 50/50 draw proceeds are split between the winner and regional charities. The $66 million prize was part of the Gold Ball jackpot.
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Check your lottery ticket!💰💸 Weekend winner 🙌 Someone in #Canada won the $66 million Gold Ball jackpot 🤩 https://t.co/NmCW0pFmRD
No one does 50/50 like Western Canada. Tonight’s draw is just crossed $12 million. 👀 A 7th person will become a millionaire tonight from just these playoffs. Bananas. The other half goes to regional charities. Closing in on playoff record of $14.9 million.