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Canadian Retiree Wins Lottery Four Times, Including Three Jackpots in Nine Months

Having played since 1982, the Alberta retiree plans to keep buying tickets despite his unlikely run of wins

Der glückliche Gewinner: David Serkin

Overview

  • Serkin’s three big wins since August include $500,000 in August 2024 and $1 million each in November 2024 and May 2025.
  • He purchased his latest winning ticket while refilling his vehicle at an Alberta gas station.
  • The retiree first hit a $250,000 prize more than a decade ago and has played regularly since buying his first ticket in 1982.
  • He and his wife used a previous jackpot to vacation in Hawaii and have plans to visit Newfoundland with his latest winnings.
  • Serkin, who survived cancer, has expressed gratitude for both his health and the recent winnings.