You can play the lottery hundreds of times and never win. Or play just once and take home a million-dollar prize.
This is what happened to Juliette Lamour on her first try.
The 18 year old just won 48 million Canadian dollars (US$35.8 million), becoming the youngest Canadian to win such a large award.
The first thing he did was go to See a financial adviser immediately. I mean, his father.
But while many teenagers suddenly gifted with unimaginable wealth can go crazy, Juliette is intent on keeping her feet firmly on the ground.
as a college student he plans to finish his degree and become a doctor.
“I was crying. Happy tears, of course,” he said at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation on Friday while celebrating last month’s victory.
“I still can’t believe I won the Gold Ball jackpot on my first lottery ticket!”
a forgotten ticket
Juliette, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., said she had completely forgotten about the lottery ticket until she heard the news that someone from his hometown had won the lottery of January 7.
When he went to check his ticket through a mobile app, a jingle started playing and Big Winner (Grand Winner) appeared on the screen.
“My work colleague fell to her knees in disbelief,” Juliette said.
“I was yelling. In fact, everyone was yelling that I won 48 million dollars [canadienses]”.
Her boss told her she could leave early, but her mother insisted that she He will stay and finish his turn.
Juliette said that will invest “carefully” most of the prize with the help of his father.
He plans to invest part of the money to fulfill his dream of become a doctor without worrying about grants or loans.
He wants to return to northern Ontario to practice medicine and help his community, he said.
Although among his plans, of course, there is also that of have a little fun
“Once I finish school, my family and I will choose a continent and we’ll start exploring,” he said.
“I want to get to know different countries, study their history and culture, taste their food and listen to their language.”
She also hopes to follow some of the advice her loved ones have given her.
“Money doesn’t define you.” said.
“It’s the work you do that will define you.”
Now you can receive notifications from BBC Mundo. Download the new version of our app and activate them so you don’t miss out on our best content.
