Mark Georget holds up his big cheque. (Sask. Lotteries)

By Nigel Maxwell

Millionaire's club

Prince Albert man wins $5 million on LOTTO ticket

Sep 10, 2024 | 4:26 PM

Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire calls Prince Albert home.

Mark Georget won $5 million on LOTTO 6/49’s August 28 Classic Jackpot draw. He checked his numbers on the Western Canada Lottery Corporation website.

“I saw the full line of numbers and checked the prize,” he said. “I saw it said ‘SK Winner,’ then I checked it three more times to make sure.”

The winning ticket was purchased at the Palliser Way Convenience Store in Yorkton and Georget matched all six Classic draw numbers. He noted when he first told his friends and family, they all thought he was joking.

“It feels good; it feels great,” he added. “I don’t have plans yet, but it’s going to make life a little bit easier in retirement.”

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