A routine grocery run turned into a life-changing moment for one Manitoba woman who accidentally became a $1 million Lotto Max Maxmillions winner—and didn’t even realize it at first.
It all started with a simple ticket purchase… and ended with pure shock and celebration.
⭐ Key highlights of the win:
- Won $1 million Maxmillions prize in Lotto Max
- Ticket bought at a grocery store in Winnipeg
- Forgot about the ticket in her purse
- Thought she had only won $1 at first
Drita Zeqiri of Manitoba recently won big in the Lotto Max draw held on March 31, 2026, taking home a Maxmillions prize worth $1 million. She purchased her winning ticket at the Real Canadian Superstore located at 215 St. Anne’s Road in Winnipeg.
The winning numbers were 8, 9, 16, 31, 36, 37, and 38.
But here’s the twist—she completely forgot about the ticket.
After buying it at the grocery store, she simply tucked it into her purse and went on with life, never checking the numbers.
Later, while shopping with her daughter-in-law and grandson, everything changed in seconds.
“I saw the ticket in my purse when we went to pay,” she shared. “I handed it to the cashier to scan, and when I looked at the screen, I thought it said I won a dollar.”
That’s when the cashier corrected her—the screen showed a lot more than just a dollar.
What happened next? Pure excitement.
“I couldn’t believe it. I screamed and jumped up and down,” she said.
The moment was so loud and surprising that everyone in the store turned to look—but she didn’t care at all. She left right away with her family to celebrate the unbelievable win.
She described the feeling as one of the happiest moments of her life.
“This is the second time I’ve ever been this happy—the first was when I came to Canada. It was my dream,” she said.
Now, she’s adding another dream to that list: becoming a millionaire.
Even after the win, Zeqiri stayed grounded. She expressed deep love for Canada, calling it “the best country in the world with the best people.”
As for the money, she’s thinking ahead.
Right now, she plans to:
- Deposit the winnings in the bank
- Make plans to share with her children
- Put part of it toward retirement
A forgotten ticket turned into a million-dollar surprise—and a future full of possibilities.
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