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Teenager wins R625 million lotto jackpot on first try [PHOTO]
An 18-year-old student Juliette Lamour has reportedly scooped nearly R625 million lotto jackpot on her first try.
The National Lottery is one of the most popular games in South Africa. Even if you don’t play, you’ll likely know what the game is all about. Image: Adobe Stock.
The teenager Juliette Lamour, who is only 18-year-old has reportedly become the youngest Canadian to scoop the $35.8 million (R625 million) lotto jackpot.
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JULIETTE LAMOUR: ‘I STILL CAN’T BELIEVE IT’
BBC reports that the Canadian teenager Juliette Lamour, who won a staggering (C$48m, $35.8m; £29.7m) R625 million lotto jackpot on her first try immediately turned to a financial adviser; her dad. It is believed it was her father’s idea to buy the Lotto 6/49 quick pick.
Daily Sun reports that the teen told Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation on Friday, 3 February that she’d forgotten about the ticket until she heard on the news that someone from her town won on the 7 January draw.
“I was crying – happy tears – of course. I still can’t believe I hit the Gold Ball jackpot on my very first lottery ticket!”
She checked her ticket through a mobile app, and a jingle started to play, and “Big Winner” flashed on the screen.
“My colleague fell to his knees in disbelief,” Juliette said.
“He was yelling. In fact, everyone was yelling that I won $48 million.”
It is reported she also plans to finish her studies and become a doctor.
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WHAT SHE PLANS TO DO WITH LOTTO MONEY
The teenager Juliette Lamour said she will “carefully” invest the majority of the R625 million jackpot with the help of her father, who is her financial manager.
BBC reports that the teenager also plans to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor without worrying about grants or loans and wants to return to northern Ontario to practice medicine.
“Once school is done, my family and I will pick a continent and start exploring,” she said.
“I want to experience different countries, study their history and culture, try their food, and listen to their language.”
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