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Canadian Cancer Survivor Wins Fourth Lottery Prize With $1M Jackpot

He purchased the ticket at a Lethbridge Shell station, defying 1-in-33-million odds to secure his fourth win.

David Serkin has been playing LOTTO 6/49 since its launch in 1982.
Man wins 3 lotteries.
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Overview

  • Serkin won $1 million in the May 3 LOTTO 6/49 Classic draw, marking his third major jackpot since August 2024.
  • His cumulative earnings total $2.5 million in under nine months and include a $250,000 win more than a decade ago.
  • He has played LOTTO 6/49 since its 1982 debut and typically buys tickets while running errands.
  • The retired cancer survivor plans to use his windfall on travel with his wife, including a trip to Newfoundland after a Hawaii vacation.
  • The Canada Lottery Corporation states the odds of a single jackpot win are about 1 in 33,294,800.