David Serkin, a resident of Lethbridge, Alberta, has experienced an extraordinary stroke of luck, winning the lottery three times in just nine months. Most recently, he claimed $1 million in the May 3 Lotto 6/49 gold ball draw in Canada, adding to his previous winnings of $500,000 on August 20 and another $1 million on November 16. This remarkable string of victories has brought his total lottery earnings to an impressive $2.5 million.
A cancer survivor and a long-time player since 1982, Serkin credits his continued play to hope and persistence. Buying his latest ticket on a routine gas stop, he caught the gold ball draw near its conclusion and thought, “What do I have to lose?” His family and friends were stunned when he announced the win, illustrating the rarity and shock of such repeated success.
Despite his windfall, Serkin remains grounded. “I know the odds are astronomical. I don’t think it’ll happen again, but I still like buying tickets,” he said. Grateful for his good fortune, Serkin and his wife recently enjoyed a trip to Hawaii and are planning a visit to Newfoundland.
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This story follows the trend of life-changing lottery wins worldwide. For example, an East London lorry driver recently quit his job after winning £5.2 million and chose to remain modest, buying a Shark vacuum cleaner as his first big purchase. Additionally, a 20-year-old trainee gas engineer from Cumbria won £7.5 million and intends to help his family with the winnings.
Meanwhile, anticipation is building for an enormous £199 million EuroMillions jackpot, the largest in the UK’s National Lottery history. Should a single winner claim it, they would surpass even the wealth of celebrities like Dua Lipa and Harry Kane.
Lottery winners like Serkin remind us that against all odds, extraordinary miracles can happen—sometimes more than once.