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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Home -> Forums -> Lottery News -> Canadian woman wins lottery on 18th birthday Canadian woman wins lottery on 18th birthday Western Canada Lottery Corporation: Canadian woman wins lottery on 18th birthdayRating:A Winnipeg teen celebrated her birthday the way most of us can only dream of — with a winning $1 million lottery ticket. Taylor Witzke turned 18 on Labor Day, so as an adult, she decided to buy a few lottery tickets the next day — four Scratch 'n Win tickets. "I scratched a Blackjack ticket and won nothing, then picked up the Set for Life ticket," Witzke said. "I saw three Set for Life symbols, but thought, no, you must need four. So I turned it over and read the instructions ... I handed it to my friends and said, 'Tell me I'm not dreaming.' I was ecstatic and unbelieving all at the same time!" When she realized she had won $1 million, Witzke called her mother with the good news. "There was lots of screaming," Witzke said. Witzke recently graduated from Transcona Collegiate Institute, and is taking a year off before furthering her education. Now, as a new millionaire, Witzke said travelling is on the top of her list. "I do want to travel ... I definitely will take a trip or two somewhere," she said. She'll also be sharing the wealth — she's decided to buy her mom a new car. "I'm buying my mom a Camaro," Witzke said. "Ever since she found out, she's like, 'I need that Camaro!'" Witzke said even with the windfall, she will keep working at her retail job. "I love being there," she said. Andrea Marantz, director of corporate affairs with Western Canada Lottery Corporation, said it was a great feeling to present Witzke with her winnings. "She's a very nice young woman, she was just right over the moon," Marantz said.  (Click to display in gallery)
Thanks to Justin for the tip. Toronto Sun We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 14 comments. Last comment 2 years ago by . Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them hills, son United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 9579 Posts Online | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 10:28 am - IP Logged | |
Set for Life at 18 years old. Hmmm... I hope it works out that way. Her mother's first reaction of "needing" a new Camaro right away is a little disconcerting. I think it's probably best if this is an annuity in this case. . I will not comply. I will never submit.
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adelaide sa Australia Member #37542 April 11, 2006 1727 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 10:33 am - IP Logged | |
lol yeah she might be of the misconception that winning a million dollars is easy. at that age, it would be easy to blow it all, hey at any age. good luck girl, i think you may need more of it.
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PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1114 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 10:57 am - IP Logged | |
Wow, I hope that she doesn't spend it all right away. At 18, one tends to be more than a little impetuous! I hoping for a big win on my non-birthday of September 18th! Woo Hoo!  Let's take out the trash and drink a nice cup of tea on November 2, 2010!
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United States Member #86859 February 11, 2010 21 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 11:12 am - IP Logged | |
WOW!! Beginner's Luck for sure. | | |
PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1114 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 11:41 am - IP Logged | |
Oh ............ and my dream is .................. to win the lottery ..................... and work a retail job ..................................................  | | |
Texas United States Member #56363 October 23, 2007 1839 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 12:11 pm - IP Logged | |
Oh ............ and my dream is .................. to win the lottery ..................... and work a retail job .................................................. That's too funny... My dream is to win the lottery and quit my retail job. CAN'T WIN IF YOU'RE NOT IN A DOLLAR AND A DREAM (OR $2)
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The Ville, FL United States Member #95908 August 19, 2010 1671 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 12:26 pm - IP Logged | |
Dang, moms is already hitting her up for a new car. wow. I hope it lasts this young lady, but it aint looking good so far | | |
Idaho United States Member #56982 November 21, 2007 3940 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 2:39 pm - IP Logged | |
That is definitely a great way to celebrate ones birthday.  "No one remembers the person who almost climbed the mountain, only the person who eventually gets to the top."
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PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1114 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 2:41 pm - IP Logged | |
That's too funny... My dream is to win the lottery and quit my retail job. Just a little humor on my part ..................  I almost went broke working retail !!!!!!!!!!!!!! .......... and the work was ............  Maybe .......... owning retail ............. | | |
Massachusetts United States Member #37842 April 14, 2006 413 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 4:23 pm - IP Logged | |
First of all, is she really a millionare? I ask this because a winning $1,000,000 scratch ticket here in MA will only get you around $500,000 when you cash it in. I guess what I'm asking is if Canada taxes lottery winnings. If they do then saying she is a millionare is misleading. BUT whichever way, I wish I could hit even for $100,000 :-) Some hit but never know it, some will never hit and some will hit and wont even be ready | | |
Monkey Butt, USA United States Member #55038 August 23, 2007 1105 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 16, 2010, 6:20 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations to Ms. Witzke!! I wish her well in all her endeavors. Be careful and be safe. | | |
United States Member #94645 July 24, 2010 1719 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 17, 2010, 5:04 am - IP Logged | |
How COOL is this story!!!! | | |
MI United States Member #55299 August 31, 2007 895 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 18, 2010, 4:53 am - IP Logged | |
First of all, is she really a millionare? I ask this because a winning $1,000,000 scratch ticket here in MA will only get you around $500,000 when you cash it in. I guess what I'm asking is if Canada taxes lottery winnings. If they do then saying she is a millionare is misleading. BUT whichever way, I wish I could hit even for $100,000 :-) There aren't any taxes on lottery winnings if I remember correctly but I don't know that's a 1M lump sum or annuity. Though either way I wouldn't call her a millionaire. You can't predict random. | | |
United States Member #47874 November 4, 2006 3928 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 18, 2010, 6:50 pm - IP Logged | |
Some people win early in life some people win late in life and millions of people NEVER WIN...It's the nature of the beast.. | | |
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