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Virginia Lottery Player Wins $1 Million on Birthday!

6/28/2025

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Virginia Zapanta, a dedicated lottery player for over 40 years, celebrated her birthday with an astonishing surprise—a $1-million Maxmillions prize from the April 25 Lotto Max draw. Overwhelmed with disbelief, she sought confirmation at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, questioning if such a life-changing win could truly be hers.

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Story summary

Virginia Zapanta, a dedicated lottery player for over 40 years, celebrated her birthday with an astonishing surprise—a $1-million Maxmillions prize from the April 25 Lotto Max draw. Overwhelmed with disbelief, she sought confirmation at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, questioning if such a life-changing win could truly be hers.