Lottery Ticket Bought in Gloucester County Worth Record-breaking $64 Million in Atlantic Canada

In a stroke of luck, a lottery ticket purchased in New Brunswick has shattered records in Atlantic Canada with its incredible jackpot worth. The winning ticket is worth a whopping $64 million, making this a momentous achievement for the individual fortunate enough to have purchased it. The news of the win has sent shockwaves throughout the region, sparking excitement and anticipation as the winner prepares to claim their prize. In this article, we delve into the details of this historic win, exploring the context and significance of this event for the lottery community and beyond.


The Lotto 6/49 draw on Saturday yielded a record-breaking $64 million prize for Atlantic Canada from a ticket purchased in Gloucester County. The Atlantic Lottery Corporation confirmed that the winning ticket was purchased from a New Brunswick retailer and guaranteed as a gold ball prize winner. The director of brand and communications at Atlantic Lottery, Molly Cormier, stated that this is the largest lottery prize ever awarded in Atlantic Canada, surpassing the previous record of $60 million shared by co-workers in Newfoundland in 2018. The national 6/49 prize reaching $64 million is a first since 2015, according to Cormier. However, as of Sunday afternoon, no one had claimed the prize. Gloucester County, which includes Tracadie, Caraquet, and Bathurst, earned their first gold ball win, which is a part of the national 6/49 game, introduced last September. Every 6/49 ticket in Canada includes a unique 10-digit gold ball draw number, and the jackpot can grow to as much as $68 million.


The news of the $64 million lottery win in New Brunswick has sent shockwaves throughout Atlantic Canada, and for obvious reasons. With a sum that significant, the life of the lucky winner has just changed forever. As we celebrate this heartwarming news, we cannot help but be reminded of the power of perseverance and the importance of dreaming big. It is a reminder that anyone can achieve their wildest ambitions, even in the midst of difficult times. As the winner of this life changing sum steps forward, we can only wish them the very best and hope that they use their newfound wealth to make a meaningful impact in their lives and the lives of those around them. Congratulations to the winner and may their fortune change their life for the better in every way imaginable.