Christina Clarke is from Stony Rapids. (Submitted photo/Western Canada Lottery Corporation)

By Derek Cornet

Big win

Stony Rapids woman wins $1.4 million lottery prize

Aug 8, 2024 | 11:13 AM

Christina Clarke of Stony Rapids is Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire.

On Thursday, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation announced she was the winner of a Vault Breaker jackpot prize totalling $1,448,697. She won the grand jackpot on Vault Breaker at Rock Creek Tap and Grill in Saskatoon on Aug. 1.

“My two sisters and my mom and I were all playing,” Clarke said.

“We each put in $20 and took turns pushing the button. All of a sudden, the Vault Breaker came up. When it hit the grand jackpot, we all erupted in screams. It was very exciting.”

A couple of days after her win, Clarke is still feeling the surprise. She noted she hasn’t made any big plans for her windfall, but she has a few ideas to get started.

Twist on a classic

Regina board game designer puts new spin on crokinole

4h ago

Spring in Saskatchewan

Calm, dry weather expected across much of Saskatchewan over Easter weekend

4h ago

Tribute projects

Progress on Humboldt Broncos memorial continues eight years after tragic crash

4h ago

“Our dream as sisters is to make sure mom lives a comfortable life,” she explained.

“One sister will finish her education, the other will have some money for her kids’ education, and a couple of us are hoping to do some home renos.”

Vault Breaker is a wide-area progressive which links 4,200 VLTs located in approximately 570 sites in 270 communities across Saskatchewan. The province-wide grand jackpot has a minimum value of $500,000 and pays out before it hits $1.5 million.

The grand jackpot has awarded $42,822,988 to 44 winners since June 2017.

–

derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com