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By paNOW Staff

Winner Winner

Christopher Lake man becomes a million dollars richer after winning Riders Children’s Lottery

Nov 10, 2023 | 10:49 AM

A man from Christopher Lake became an overnight millionaire after winning the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery.

Jason Zawerucka won the grand prize of $1 million and said that he was surprised when he got that call saying he won.

“I haven’t really bought any kind of lottery ticket in a long time, and I just thought, ‘Hey you know what, I think it’s time to start again,’” he said. “I scrolled across the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery page and thought this would be appropriate, and being in the health care field this is something I felt I needed to support, so that’s what I did!”

The lottery offered plenty of prizes to be won, including over 1,000 prizes worth over $2 million combined, over 300 cash prizes, and for the first time, there were 10 grand prizes including the top grand prize of $1 million cash.

“I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Jason, the $1 million grand prize winner and Saskatchewan’s next millionaire of the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery,” said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We applaud Saskatchewan’s kindness and celebrate this incredible moment for not only the winners but for the kids and families who need it most.”

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Adding to the announcement, the Halftime 50/50 reached a jackpot of $1,010,275, with Anita Ford of Regina taking home a cool $505,137.50.

“Congratulations to the many winners of our Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery and a special thank you to everyone who supported by purchasing tickets. Your unwavering support creates the path toward better health, mental wellness, and brighter futures for kids in our province. Together, the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation are shaping a healthier and happier tomorrow for our province,” said Cindy Fuchs, Executive Director of Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation.

More winners are set to be announced throughout the month of December, including Daily, Weekly, and Grand Prize winners.

A full list of winners can be found at riderschildrenslottery.ca.

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