$250,000 EXTRA win in Airdrie!

Jacob Brown is celebrating after winning $250,000 on the February 9th LOTTO MAX and EXTRA draw.

Brown's journey to fortune began with a simple piece of advice from his grandmother, who encouraged the family to buy lottery tickets after winning $500,000 on her own lottery ticket purchased in British Columbia.

“I’ve bought five lottery tickets in my life,” he explained at his prize claim interview. “My Grandma recently won $500,000 on LOTTO MAX and told everyone to buy a ticket here and there.”

“I listened!” he laughed.

Upon discovering his win, Brown was overwhelmed with disbelief and joy.

"I was happy and panicked,” he said. “I called my mom and told her; she thought I said $250, so she was like, ‘That’s nice.’ It’s very nice!”

As for how he plans to use his newfound wealth, Brown said he is going to be smart about it.

“I’m going to put some away for my future and keep a little bit for myself,” he said. “I don’t want the money to change me.”

Brown purchased his winning ticket for $6 at the Real Canadian Superstore located at 300 Veterans Blvd NE in Airdrie. He added EXTRA to his ticket and won his prize by matching the EXTRA number drawn on February 9 – 5931437.

Download the full release and winner's photo below.