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Prince Albert resident wins big with Lotto Max ticket

Aug 28, 2015 | 9:46 AM

The wrong ticket turned into a big win for Prince Albert resident Tammy Reynolds.

When Reynolds purchased the ticket the clerk printed the wrong one. She had asked for a WESTERN 649 but got a Lotto Max ticket for the Aug. 14 draw instead.  

The mistake turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it has made her $291,185 richer.

Reynolds ticket matched six main numbers and the bonus to win in the games second highest-prize category. In a press release, Reynolds said she plans to use some of the money to pay some of her bills and the rest she hopes to put away for herself and her children.