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ENJOYING A WINDFALL – Yukoner Johnathan Kolot’s purchase of a lottery ticket in 2022 in Whitehorse has made him $1 million richer. Photo courtesy WESTERN CANADA LOTTERY CORP.
Yukoner celebrates $1-million lottery win
Yukoner Johnathan Kolot had what Western Canada Lottery Corp. officials call a completely acceptable reaction to winning $1 million in the Dec. 10, 2022 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
Yukoner Johnathan Kolot had what Western Canada Lottery Corp. officials call a completely acceptable reaction to winning $1 million in the Dec. 10, 2022 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
He had no reaction at all.
“I checked my numbers on Western Canada Lottery Corporation’s website just after the draw,” Kolot said Wednesday.
“I saw what I had won and was unbelievably calm. Shockingly calm.”
The winner only claimed his prize in October.
He said he decided to wait to claim it so he could get his affairs in order before officially becoming a millionaire.
Kolot said he hasn’t made any plans for his windfall yet. He said he plans to take some time deciding what to do with his winnings.
“It’s fantastic,” he said. “A complete miracle, and such a huge relief!”
Kolot bought his winning LOTTO 6/49 ticket from the Save on Foods store in Whitehorse. He is the first Yukoner to take home a million-dollar prize this year.
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Comments (15)
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who cares on Dec 20, 2023 at 5:50 am
Hey Moose, since Covid, almost every lottery winner has been wearing a mask, Have a look around on the old internet. Who cares if he's wearing a mask, mind your own business! If I won I'd wear a mask too if they let me. Too many lowlifes in this town now.
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Bandit on Dec 19, 2023 at 6:02 am
The timing of the moderation in this Comment section seemed to be about the same time or very shortly after Jackies death... If this is the "New Normal" let it RIP along with Jackie.
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Moose101 on Dec 19, 2023 at 5:30 am
I’m back just check the lottery site on winning big in Canada a photo is mandatory.
If you go to the Lottery Canada website it specifically says winners are “NOT “allowed to wear a mask at the much-publicized photo shoot.
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Al on Dec 18, 2023 at 9:06 pm
@ Annie
Likely hired someone from CBC - ever seen how ruthless CBC is at rejecting posts ? I cancelled my subscription to the paper when I saw what was going on - and told them why. Sad...
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Anie on Dec 18, 2023 at 3:07 pm
Charlie's Aunt, I agree with you. My guess is that, at some point, the Star decided to moderate comments, but I seem to have missed that announcement. I think I also missed the article where they set out criteria, so that we could know what is acceptable. I sure would appreciate that information.
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Charlie's Aunt on Dec 18, 2023 at 1:14 pm
@ YT, I agree with your comment on the moderating. I notice many regulars are no longer posted so possibly their messages have received same fate as some of mine. I do not believe I have been rude or offensive but several of my messages have gone unpublished. I have always enjoyed this blog, whether I agreed with poster or not. To me, it used to be one of the best parts of the on-line paper.
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Yukoner on Dec 17, 2023 at 7:33 am
@Moose101 he doesn't want you knowing who he is and asking him for money.
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Local Llama on Dec 16, 2023 at 8:46 am
@Moose101 it's so people like you don't stop him in the street and ask him stupid questions, like "can you spare some change?"
He's also smart for not claiming right away... He's probably going to make this last. Many people who win the lottery do the complete opposite.
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YT on Dec 16, 2023 at 8:02 am
Seriously Whitehorse Star?
I’m sure you received lots of positive comments on this story (mine included) and this one from Moose is the one you chose to publish?
I guess you can do what you want, but Jesus Christ, your new comment moderation practices are inconsistent at best.
I’m a long time Star supporter and always buy copy but as of late, I’ve been reconsidering this.
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Moose102 on Dec 16, 2023 at 1:36 am
@Moose101
Better question would be what’s with YOU?
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Chuck Farley on Dec 15, 2023 at 8:01 pm
Moose101, what do you care; you are not harmed by this man wearing a mask
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Kelly on Dec 15, 2023 at 7:32 pm
He might be able to buy half a house now.
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Moose101 on Dec 14, 2023 at 5:52 pm
What’s with the mask
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YT on Dec 14, 2023 at 3:42 pm
Well there’s a merry Christmas👍
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Jackie Smythe on Dec 14, 2023 at 1:54 pm
Right on!