Lotto Max: Alberta father picks up his $1M lottery win dressed as Elvis


Lotto Max: Alberta father picks up his $1M lottery win dressed as Elvis

Peter Woloshyn of Spruce Grove, Alta., became a millionaire on Aug. 15, 2025, after winning big on a Lotto Max ticket. When it came time to collect his $1 million winnings, Woloshyn showed up dressed as none other than the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself, Elvis Presley.

But before his visit to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) Prize Centre, Woloshyn called ahead to ask if there was a dress code.

"They said no, and that I just couldn't wear a disguise," he said, while picking up his prize. "So, I talked with my son and his girlfriend and got them to order me an Elvis costume to wear!"

It was a legendary outfit for a prize claim that marked a major life moment for Woloshyn. He said he discovered the win in store when he scanned the ticket himself, but couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"I had the cashier check it as well because I thought maybe it was just $10,000," he said.

"I was pretty calm at the time, but I was nervous once I got home knowing I had to keep the ticket safe!"

Now that he's officially claimed his winnings, the Alberta man said he's looking forward to sharing his fortune with his family and saving the rest for his retirement.

"It just feels great!" said Woloshyn. "After playing Lotto Max all these years it's great to have a big win."

Lotto Max is one of Canada's biggest lottery games, offering two draws every week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, for a chance to win jackpots that start at $10 million and can grow up to $80 million. Each play costs $5 and gives players three sets of seven numbers ranging from 1 to 50.

When the Lotto Max jackpot exceeds $50 million, additional $1 million prizes known as Maxmillions are drawn, giving players even more chances to win. Woloshyn won his "Money Honey" by matching one of the Maxmillions selections -- 8, 21, 22, 23, 27, 33, and 36 -- in the Aug. 15, 2025 draw.

He purchased his winning Lotto Max ticket from IGA at 51 Superior Street in Devon, Alta. and says he's ready to enjoy life's next chapter -- with a little help from the King.

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