Lac la Biche Couple Goes ALL IN on POKER LOTTO and wins $182K!

A regular stop turned into a jackpot celebration when Lac la Biche couple, Joanne Francis and Vincent Smith, bought a POKER LOTTO and ALL IN ticket that won $182,552.80! The couple won on March 5 POKER LOTTO and ALL IN draw. 

Francis and Smith were thrilled. “I said ‘Wow!’” Francis recalled. “And I threw my arms up in the air.” 

The moment quickly drew some attention. 

“Vincent was in the vehicle and saw my arms go up. He came inside to see what was up,” she continued, with a laugh. 

While the surprise sparked immediate celebration, Francis and Smith already have plans in mind for their windfall. 

“We have ordered a new truck and we’re going to take a vacation to B.C. to see our kids,” they shared. 

Francis purchased the winning ticket at 881 Corner Gas, located at 67165 Lakeland Drive in Lac la Biche. 

With a new truck on the way and a family road trip ahead, this March 5 draw is one the Lac la Biche couple won’t soon forget! 

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