Grande Cache Couple Stunned by $5M LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Win


A quiet ticket check turned into an unforgettable moment for a Grande Cache couple after they discovered they had won $5 million on LOTTO 6/49’s Classic draw.
Wanda and Slav Rosa were at home when they scanned their January 17 LOTTO 6/49 ticket. What happened next left them both momentarily speechless.
“I just froze after scanning the ticket and started counting the zeroes,” said Wanda. “After that, I said a bad word in Polish.”
Her husband Slav had a simpler reaction. “Oh, this is nice!” he recalled.
The couple matched the Classic draw selection, securing the $5 million prize. Despite the life-changing win, Wanda says it still doesn’t feel entirely real.
“We haven’t told anyone just yet,” she shared. “One of our sons still lives with us and we haven’t even told him!”
For now, the Rosas’ winning plans are family focused. The couple hopes to share some of their winnings with loved ones and take a trip to Europe to visit family.
“We got married 48 years ago,” smiled Slav. “So, this is like a delayed honeymoon!”
The couple is also considering purchasing a new car, with the remainder of the prize going into savings.
“We’ve been saving all our lives for retirement,” explained Wanda. “So, this is extra!”
The couple picked up their winning ticket at Grande Cache Petro Canada located at 9910 Shand Avenue. Their winning selection was 10, 12, 15, 33, 34 and 45 (exact match).

GOLD BALL JACKPOT
$
44
Million
or Guaranteed $1 Million
13 Balls Remaining
Exact Match Only
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
$
30
*
Million
Friday, March 13, 2026
JACKPOT
$123,930*
*Estimated
SALES CLOSED
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JACKPOT
$26,249*
*Estimated
As of: Mar 11, 2026 1:50:10 AM CT
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