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Ottawa man working in Edmonton wins $12.5M in Lotto Max

Ottawa man working in Edmonton wins $12.5M in Lotto Max; 1 of 4 who shared $50M. File, Global News

EDMONTON — An Ottawa man got lucky in Edmonton, winning $12.5 million in a Lotto-Max draw.

Eddy Mushibuka had been working in Alberta and bought his ticket at a Safeway Gas Bar in west Edmonton in June.

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When he recently went to a store to check it, the retailer told him he won $12,500.

But Mushibuka looked at the screen, and saw more zeros.

The retailer then told him he actually won $12.5 million.

When it comes to ideas for his windfall, Mushibuka has a few ideas, including buying a car.

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