'I went into shock': Erickson man wins $1 million lottery prize
![Roy Robinson Roy Robinson won a $1 million prize in the Aug. 5 LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw. (Source: Western Canada Lottery Corporation)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2023/8/23/roy-robinson-1-6531209-1692814591112.jpg)
An Erickson, Man. resident was overcome with emotion when he found out he was $1 million richer thanks to a fateful lottery ticket.
“Oh, I cried,” said Roy Robinson, who won the $1 million prize in the Aug. 5 LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw. “Actually, the retailer had to grab me a seat and a bottle of water to calm me down. It was a lot to take in.”
His winning selection was 23138130-01 – a white ball.
Robinson purchased the winning ticket from the Canadian Tire Gas Bar in Brandon, Man. a few days before the draw.
He initially scanned the ticket on the Lotto Spot app, but didn’t check how much he won.
When he went to a store to collect what he thought was a few bucks, he was shocked with what the cashier told him.
“When the terminal made the ‘WooHoo!’ sound, I was expecting a $2 win,” he continued. “I think I went into shock when the retailer told me I won a million dollars.”
With his winnings, Robinson plans to take care of his mom and buy a new vehicle
“After all that, I’m going to sit back and really think about what to do with the rest.”
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.7029443.1725744633!/httpImage/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.png)
Police release video of Toronto plaza shooting that killed university student
A university student from Brampton was killed when two shooters fired indiscriminately into a crowded plaza in Toronto last month in what police say was a 'cowardly act.'
No more porta-potties at B.C. construction sites starting Oct. 1
What some B.C. construction workers describe as the worst aspect of their jobs will be coming to an end next month, the province announced.
The iPhone is getting a 'glow' up. What to expect from Apple's Monday event
Apple excited fans with its vision for its 'Apple Intelligence' artificial intelligence system earlier this year. Now, it's time for the company to prove it really works.
Manhunt underway after 5 people injured in Kentucky shooting near Interstate 75, officials say
Several people have been shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Ky., according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s office.
'Extremely vigorous' wildfire activity in central B.C. prompts crews to back off for safety
The wildfire fight in central B.C. intensified Friday, according to officials.
'Hopeless and helpless': Regina mother seeks help to treat rare spinal disease
Mary Grace Rico is seeking help in getting treatment for a rare spinal condition.
Three teens charged for armed robbery at Kitchener jewelry store
Three teens were arrested for an armed robbery at a Kitchener jewelry store after witnesses caught and detained the suspects until officers arrived on scene.
They were due to leave for their dream cruise in May. Three months on they’re still stuck at the departure port
It was the years-long cruise that was supposed to set sail, but saw its departure postponed… postponed… and postponed again.