Lotto 6/49 ticket worth $5M sold to New Brunswicker
Someone in New Brunswick has five million reasons to smile, according to Atlantic Lottery.
In a Thursday news release, officials confirmed a ticket sold online in New Brunswick for Thursday’s draw of Lotto 6/49 won the classic draw jackpot valued at $5 million.
The corporation says more details will be released after a winner comes forward.
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