Bursting with joy and eager anticipation, Bobbi Jo Nerubenko is over the moon after winning the coveted $1 million in the Western Max lottery draw held on May 7, 2024. Now a bona fide millionaire, the Alberta native is on cloud nine, ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in her life.
It was a dream come true for Nerubenko who could barely contain her enthusiasm for the adventure-laden life she now could look forward to. With her eyes gleaming with the glint of newfound fortune, she laughingly expressed her desire to acquire her own “midlife crisis truck.”
Her grand plans didn’t end there. A new camper beckoned in her mental horizon – a dreamy thought fostered by previous expeditions with her son, with whom she often merrily embarked on traditional powwowing journeys. “We’ve braved the elements in tents during our powwowing trips, often fighting the pouring rain,” she quipped. “Having a camper of our own would indeed be a welcome change!”
Hailing from Falun, the town she calls home, Nerubenko shared her decades-long tradition of buying lottery tickets with her mother. Preserving the tradition even after her mother’s passing, she credits the win as a loving gesture from her late mother. When she discovered the fortune she held in her hands, Nerubenko was struck silent, momentarily overwhelmed with the emotional weight of her victory before joyous reality dawned on her.
Suddenly, her disbelief gave way to ecstatic realization. “I couldn’t fathom what was unfolding before me,” she gushed, reliving the exhilarating moment. “I re-checked it on the Lotto Spot app, then streaked out of the store, laughing hysterically. I couldn’t keep my shrieks of joy to myself even in the parking lot, and I was squealing with glee in my truck.”
Having shared her exhilarating news with her husband and son, the first beneficiaries of her good fortune, Nerubenko now looked forward to charting out plans to put their windfall to good use. Humble and grounded, her family is all set to soak up the exciting times ahead.
“Life has been modest till now,” she smiled, “but now we have opportunities our previous circumstance wouldn’t have allowed. I can’t wait to embark on spontaneous trips and have exciting adventures with my husband too,” she mused.
Her lucky break came from the ticket she purchased from Cree Convenience at the trendy 2 & 3 Samson Mall, Maskwacis. Her million-dollar victory was secured by matching numbers from one of the 14 additional draws on the May 7 draw that included 9,11,12,13,21,37, and 49.
Western Max lottery offers players an enticing chance to win big, adding flavor to their life and creating millionaires from everyday folks. One could bag the $2,000,000 top prize by managing to match 7 out of 7 chosen numbers between 1-50. You could even win $100,000 if you manage to match 6 of the 7 main numbers drawn along with the bonus number. They also give out million-dollar prizes from 14 additional draws of 7-digit number sets, ensuring that hope resides in the heart of every player. Notably, the draws happen twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
However, if you ever feel that you need to take a breather from the whirlwind world of gambling, know that self-exclusion programs can prove to be an invaluable tool in helping you regain your equilibrium. Don’t hesitate to reach out to resources available all across Canada. After all, responsible gambling is the bedrock of a healthy relationship with this exciting pastime.