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Canadian Lottery Winner Amritpal Singh Wins $3.2 Million in Lotto 6/49
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Amritpal Singh, a Punjabi resident of Sari, Canada, has claimed a $3.2 million jackpot in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball draw, a win that surprised him as he initially believed the prize was only $32,000.
Amritpal Singh, a Punjabi living in Sari, Canada, has become a headline maker after winning a staggering $3.2 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot. The Canadian lottery, which draws numbers every week, saw Singh’s ticket match all six numbers and the bonus ball, securing the top prize.
When the results were announced, Singh was stunned. He had initially thought the jackpot was only $32,000, a misunderstanding that highlights how quickly fortunes can change in a lottery win.
The win places Singh among the few Canadians to have claimed a multi-million dollar prize in the Lotto 6/49 series. His victory is expected to inspire many other lottery players across Canada and India.
The Canadian government has confirmed that the prize will be paid out in a lump sum, and Singh has expressed plans to invest the money responsibly.
Lottery officials have urged winners to seek financial advice to manage such a sudden influx of wealth.
When the results were announced, Singh was stunned. He had initially thought the jackpot was only $32,000, a misunderstanding that highlights how quickly fortunes can change in a lottery win.
The win places Singh among the few Canadians to have claimed a multi-million dollar prize in the Lotto 6/49 series. His victory is expected to inspire many other lottery players across Canada and India.
The Canadian government has confirmed that the prize will be paid out in a lump sum, and Singh has expressed plans to invest the money responsibly.
Lottery officials have urged winners to seek financial advice to manage such a sudden influx of wealth.