A Lotto 6/49 Winner Had The Most Canadian Reaction After Scoring $1 M & Has A 'Perma-Smirk'

"Because I have a million dollars!”

Lotto 6/49 winner.

Lotto 6/49 winner.

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Senior Writer

If you won Lotto 6/49, what would be the first song you'd play?

Jason Bohach from Regina recently scored $1 million in the April 26 Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball draw and had a very relatable moment.

"I checked my ticket on the app," said Bohach, according to Western Canada Lotto Corporation, noting that he had to scan it a few times to comprehend the news.

"I didn’t understand what was happening [when I saw the prize amount on the screen],” the Saskatchewan resident said with a laugh. "I kept scanning it, over and over, probably ten or more times. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing."

Given that he just became a millionaire, it's perhaps unsurprising that Bohach had a hard time concentrating for the rest of the day.

"It was a struggle," he said. "I had to take a break to play ‘If I Had a Million Dollars’ by the Barenaked Ladies. Because I have a million dollars!"

Given that the band is Canadian, it was a very fitting and very Canadian song choice for his big win!

Bohach says that the news still feels surreal and that he has a "perma-smirk."

As for what he's going to do with his winnings, he's still "very undecided."

"My girlfriend and I would like to take a trip, we’ll probably put some money toward our mortgage, we’ll do some investing... Maybe I’ll find some new hobbies along the way, too."

The next Lotto 6/49 draw is taking place on Wednesday, May 10, with $5 million up for grabs in the Classic Draw and potentially $22 million on offer if the Gold Ball is drawn.

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, refer to these helplines across Canada. Support is available.

  • Senior Writer

    Sarah Rohoman (she/her) was a Senior Writer with Narcity Media. She has worked at BuzzFeed Canada, Yahoo Canada, and CBC Radio in news, lifestyle, ecommerce, and social media. She has an MA in Journalism from Western University and a BA from McGill. She loves libraries, alpacas, and all things witchy.

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