Devon man wins $1 million on $5 Set for Life scratch ticket
Devon man wins $1 million on a $5 Set for Life scratch ticket; he claimed the prize on April 14 and plans to pay his mortgage, travel the East Coast and invest.
Devon resident claims $1-million Set for Life prize
Brian Gillow, a resident of Devon, has won $1 million after purchasing a $5 Set for Life scratch ticket, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation said.
Gillow confirmed the windfall after his girlfriend read the ticket and he later scanned it through the Lotto Spot app, learning the three matching symbols represented the top prize.
He formally claimed the prize on April 14 and intends to use the funds to shore up his finances and enjoy some travel time with his partner.
How the win was discovered and verified
Gillow said he first sought his girlfriend’s help to interpret three matching symbols on the scratch ticket, and she read the back of the ticket to identify the prize.
After that initial check, he used the Lotto Spot mobile app to scan and verify the ticket, which provided the final confirmation of the $1-million win.
The public announcement of the win was made through WCLC’s Lotto Spot communications, which serves as the corporation’s primary brand for winner notices and game information.
Ticket purchased at local Yellow service station
The winning ticket was purchased at the Yellow service station on Superior Street in Devon, a town about 40 kilometres south of Edmonton.
Gillow paid five dollars for the Set for Life scratch ticket that produced the matching symbols and the million-dollar outcome.
Retailers who sell WCLC games regularly see a range of prize winners, and the Devon outlet will now be linked to this high-profile local win.
Winner’s immediate plans for the prize money
Gillow said his first priority will be paying off his mortgage, a move that will ease his monthly expenses and financial obligations.
He also plans to take a trip along Canada’s East Coast with his girlfriend before considering longer-term investments.
Beyond those initial choices, he indicated he will explore cautious investing as a next step, while taking time to absorb the reality of the windfall.
Role of WCLC and Lotto Spot in prize claims
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation oversees provincial lottery products in Western Canada and uses the Lotto Spot brand for retail and online sales as well as public-facing announcements.
Lotto Spot enables players to check tickets via mobile tools, buy select games online where available, and access information about prizes and claim procedures.
Winners typically follow WCLC’s established claim processes to receive prize payments, and retail vendors play a role in distributing scratch tickets and noting notable wins in their communities.
WCLC’s public notices of regional winners often highlight where a winning ticket was bought and the basic steps the winner took to confirm and claim the prize.
Those announcements aim to inform other players about game outcomes while underscoring responsible play and the formal procedures for claiming larger prizes.
For Gillow, the sequence — buying a $5 ticket, recognizing matching symbols, scanning via Lotto Spot and then claiming the prize — followed the path outlined in the corporation’s communications.
This win adds to a string of notable lottery successes announced across Alberta in recent months, serving as a reminder that significant prizes can come from modest purchases.
Gillow’s decision to pay down debt and travel reflects a common approach among recent winners who balance immediate financial security with personal plans.
As he settles into the changes the prize brings, the Devon community and the Yellow service station where he bought the ticket will share in the attention that follows a seven-figure win.
