'We did the happy dance': Edmonton couple wins $1M in Lotto 6/49

Joseph Nsiah and Jean Taylor of Edmonton couldn't believe their luck when they won $1 million, thegrand prize in theLotto6/49 guaranteed prize draw on June 14.

"I checked the ticket on the WCLC(Western CanadaLottery Corporation) mobile app and then called my wife," Nsiah said in a news release from the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission. "I told her we won $1 million, but she didn't believe me."

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In order to assuage his wife's skepticism, Nsiahwent to check the ticket at the store.

"When we scanned the ticket at the store, we did the happy dance," said Taylor. "It feels like such a blessing."

The winners are grateful for a stroke of luck that led them to buy their particular winning ticket.

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Nsiahhad gone to their regular convenience store to buy lottery tickets but the line was so long, heended up going to the 7-Eleven at 2803 Mill Woods Road instead.

The coupleplan to use their winnings of pay off some bills and their mortgage, and to help their extended family.

"This win brings such a sense of relief for us," said Taylor. "We're so happy."