A dream turned real for one Canadian couple—and now they’re figuring out what to do next.
Cynthia and Stephen Duggan, who live just outside Waverly in Nova Scotia, picked up a $4 Scratch’N Win ticket for Atlantic Lottery’s Set for Life game. It seemed like a simple, everyday purchase… until it wasn’t.
Stephen scratched the ticket and couldn’t believe what he was seeing. When he told Cynthia, she didn’t buy it at first.
“I honestly thought he was kidding,” she said. “We’ve joked so many times about winning someday—but never actually thought it would happen.”
But this time, it did.
💰 A Big Decision to Make
The couple hit the game’s top prize:
- $1,000 every week for 25 years
Sounds amazing, right? But there was another option:
- A one-time lump sum of $675,000
Instead of steady weekly payments, they chose the lump sum—putting over half a million dollars in their account right away.
🚗 What’s Next for the Couple?
Even with the big win, their mindset hasn’t changed much.
“We’re used to living on a tight budget,” Cynthia shared. “It still feels a little unreal having this kind of money.”
Rather than going all out, they’re keeping things practical. Their plans include:
- Paying off bills
- Buying a new car
- Installing a metal roof for their home
✨ From “What If” to Reality
Like many people, the Duggans used to daydream about hitting the lottery. Now, they’re living that exact moment they once laughed about.
And while they’re still adjusting, one thing is clear: life just got a whole lot more comfortable.
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