An Alberta woman is celebrating a life-changing $5 million lottery win after matching all six numbers on a Lotto 6/49 draw. Shannon Keast, a resident of the province, claimed the jackpot prize on July 10, 2026, according to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC).
Winning Ticket Purchased in Edmonton
Keast purchased her winning ticket at a retail location in Edmonton. The exact draw date and store details have not been disclosed by lottery officials. The win makes her the latest multimillionaire from Alberta, a province that has seen several major lottery payouts in recent years.
In a statement released by the WCLC, Keast expressed shock and excitement upon discovering her win. “I couldn’t believe it when I checked my ticket. I had to look several times to make sure it was real,” she said. She plans to use the money to travel and support her family.
Plans for the Winnings
Keast indicated that she intends to take a vacation to a warm destination, though specific plans have not been finalized. She also mentioned helping her children and grandchildren with their financial goals. “This win means I can give my family a better future,” she added.
The $5 million prize is the top-tier Lotto 6/49 jackpot for that draw. Lottery winners in Alberta have the option to remain anonymous, but Keast chose to share her story publicly.
Lottery Odds and Impact
The odds of winning the Lotto 6/49 jackpot are approximately 1 in 13.9 million. Since its launch in 1982, the game has created numerous millionaires across Canada. Proceeds from lottery sales in Alberta fund community programs and initiatives through the WCLC.
Keast’s win adds to a string of recent large lottery prizes in Western Canada. Earlier this year, a British Columbia resident won $10 million on a Lotto Max draw.
