'It changed everything': Historic $90-million Lotto Max jackpot won by four Calgary friends
Winners group chat was called group chat 'Manifesting Millions'
Four friends from Calgary have become instant millionaires after claiming the historic $90 million Lotto Max jackpot. The group - Eidelson Elchico, Hazeline Ong, Velna Ramirez, and Lovelyn Malvar - decided to buy their ticket through a text message group chat named "Manifesting Millions". This month's draw was the largest lottery prize in Canadian history.
The friends found out about their win at 3 a.m. the day after the draw, with Elchico discovering the notification while browsing his phone. It initially took him a while to realize the true value of the prize, but he quickly called his friends to confirm. The group has known each other for over five years, meeting through their families.
They purchased the ticket in early October through Play Alberta, which sends electronic notifications to winners. The winners are still working and have not yet informed their spouses about their newfound wealth. They plan to donate a portion of their $90 million winnings to benefit the community while using the rest to support their families.
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