Canadian Couple Wins Second Major Lottery Prize in Newfoundland

Angelina and Edward Lado of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, won a C$675,000 lottery prize in 2026 after purchasing a scratch ticket, marking their second major win eight years after receiving a C$2.5 million prize.

According to lottery officials, the couple's two major prizes now total C$3.175 million. The latest winning ticket was purchased at Marie's Mini Mart on Kiwanis Street in St. John's.

The couple selected a C$675,000 lump-sum payment instead of weekly payments totaling C$1.3 million over 25 years, according to officials. The winning ticket came from a C$4 scratch game.

Edward Lado said he initially struggled to believe his wife had found another major prize after their previous multimillion-dollar win.

"I thought maybe she was bluffing when she told me, I really couldn’t believe it," said Edward Lado.

After confirming the ticket was genuine, the couple began considering how to use the new funds. They said they plan to support their children's college and university education.

The couple also said they want to avoid making rushed decisions about the money and are taking time to consider their next steps.

"We don’t want to rush into anything," said Edward Lado.

The couple's first major win came in 2018 from a different scratch ticket that awarded C$2.5 million. Their latest prize was identified by lottery officials as the second top prize claimed in that game series launched on March 14, 2026.

Lottery officials noted that previous wins do not increase a player's chances of winning future prizes. The Lados' latest victory came from a separate ticket purchase made years after their first major award.