A New Brunswick man is starting the new year as a multi-millionaire after a stunning win in a popular community lottery draw. Guy Martin won over $1.9 million by pulling the coveted ace of hearts during the weekly Chase the Ace event.
The Winning Moment in Week 50
The life-changing moment occurred during week 50 of the Breakfast Chaleur Chase the Ace draw. Martin successfully selected the ace of hearts from the deck, securing the massive progressive jackpot that had been building for nearly a year. The draw is a community-focused fundraiser that has gained significant popularity in the region.
Martin was pictured holding the winning card, the ace of hearts, in a submitted photo by Wendy Aubé. The win, announced on December 31, 2025, marks one of the largest prizes in the draw's history and provides a spectacular end to the year for the lucky winner.
What is Chase the Ace?
Chase the Ace is a lottery-style fundraising game common in Atlantic Canada. Participants buy tickets for a weekly draw. The winner of the weekly draw then gets a chance to pick a card from a standard deck. If they select the ace of hearts, they win the main progressive jackpot. If not, the jackpot rolls over to the next week, growing larger and attracting more participants.
The Breakfast Chaleur version of the draw is a specific event, often tied to a local organization or cause. These draws are known for creating immense community excitement and, as demonstrated by Martin's win, can result in multi-million dollar payouts for fortunate participants.
A New Year's Fortune
This monumental win on the last day of 2025 guarantees that Guy Martin will begin 2026 on a radically different financial footing. Wins of this magnitude are life-altering, offering the winner newfound security and opportunities.
While the specific details of Martin's plans for the windfall are not yet public, such a substantial sum allows for possibilities like debt elimination, home purchase, investment, travel, and significant charitable giving. The win also highlights the continuing appeal and dramatic potential of community-based lottery games in New Brunswick and across the Maritimes.
The story serves as a remarkable example of local luck, turning an ordinary ticket into an extraordinary fortune just as the calendar turned to a new year.
