A Western Canada Lottery Corporation spokeswoman says James Whittaker won $15,689,035.70 from the Jan. 16 draw. While stopping at a store to 'grab some slushy drinks' Thursday, Whittaker self-checked his ticket for the draw, says a WCLC release. (PHOTO SUBMITTED)
EDMONTON - DMONTON -- Ever since Jamie Whittaker was eight years old, he's had a love for Slurpees.
When he turned 18, he began buying lotto tickets with his Slurpee purchases. Last week his love for the slushy drinks finally paid off.
Whittaker stopped at a Sherwood Park 7-Eleven during his lunch break and checked the numbers on his Lotto 6/49 ticket. He's never won more than a $100. This time, he was holding a ticket for $15,689.035.
