A Canadian teenager just made history by winning a $48 million jackpot with the first lottery ticket she ever purchased.
A birthday gift that led to a jackpot
For 18-year-old Juliette Lamour, buying a lottery ticket was never part of her plans.
In fact, she only did it on a whim after her grandfather suggested it as a fun way to celebrate her milestone birthday.
“I just turned 18, and my grandfather suggested I buy a lottery ticket for fun.
When I went to the store, I wasn’t sure what to ask for because I had never bought one before, so I called my dad. He told me to get a LOTTO 6-49 Quick Pick,” she shared with Global News.
Little did she know, that simple decision would make her a multi-millionaire overnight.
The shocking moment she realized she won
Days later, Lamour and her colleagues were discussing a recent jackpot that had yet to be claimed in Sault Ste. Marie, her hometown.
Curious, she decided to check her ticket using the official lottery app.
“When I scanned it, a jingle started playing, and the screen displayed the words ‘Big Winner’.
My colleague dropped to his knees in disbelief. Everyone started yelling when they realized I had won $48 million!”
Breaking records as Canada’s youngest lottery ticket winner
While many people dream of winning big, Lamour has set a record as the youngest person in Canada to claim such a massive lottery jackpot.
According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), several 18-year-olds have won before, but none have ever taken home an amount this large.
What’s next after winning the lottery ticket jackpot?
Despite her newfound fortune, Lamour remains grounded.
Instead of making impulsive purchases, she intends to finish her university education before indulging in some well-earned summer adventures.
“I still can’t believe I hit the Gold Ball jackpot on my very first lottery ticket! It feels surreal,” she said.
One ticket, one moment of chance, and a life changed forever—Juliette Lamour’s incredible lottery win is proof that luck can strike when you least expect it.