Canadian lottery winner asked for prize in cash before learning of huge jackpot

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• – A Canadian lottery winner, John M. of Logan Lake, B.C., won a $1-million prize after checking his ticket at a store counter, where he was initially told the clerk couldn't pay out the prize.
• – John, who was in disbelief, shared that the first person he wanted to share the good news with was his wife, and the pair celebrated over a family BBQ.
• – The win brings B.C. luck, following recent life-changing lottery wins, including a $5-million jackpot prize.