By Adam Williams/Contributor
June Bergh had a good feeling when she woke up on the morning of April 8.
A few hours later, she was Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 newest multi-millionaire.
June and husband Gus were in Kamloops on Tuesday to pick up their $50 million in winnings from the B.C. Lottery Corporation.
They had the winning ticket that matched all seven numbers in the Friday, April 8, Lotto Max draw.
It was clear the life-changing amount had yet to set in for the mother of two and grandmother of seven.
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When she first scanned the ticket, she thought she had maybe won $50,000, seeing a five and a few zeroes.
When Gus looked at the machine, he thought it was a bit more.
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The Berghs bought the winning ticket at the Safeway on Highway 97 North, but June normally buys her tickets at Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 Superstore.
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The couple of 54 years is left to decide what to do with their winnings.
Gus said there are roughly 14 family members who could have money coming their way, with a focus on their son, daughter and grandchildren in Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary, for whom June said times have been tough.
The couple may also take a few more cruises 香蕉视频直播 perhaps down the St. Lawrence River 香蕉视频直播 but has no interest in buying a new house or making any major purchases.
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The jackpot, which is tied for the largest amount ever awarded in B.C., is the second major win in Kelowna in recent weeks. Robert Goertzen won north of $21 million in February.
BCLC CEO Jim Lightbody couldn香蕉视频直播檛 offer a reason for the rash of wins in the area 香蕉视频直播 there was also a $5-million prize awarded in Vernon 香蕉视频直播 but said B.C. receives its share of national prizes.
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June isn香蕉视频直播檛 sure she香蕉视频直播檒l continue buying lottery tickets following her win, instead preferring the cheaper option of scratch tickets. She guesses she has spent $600 in her life on the lottery.
Meanwhile, Gus, a retired buyer at Safeway, has never been much of a lotto player, feeling more than $20 for a ticket was a steep price.
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