A Lottery Win Sparks Love, Adventure, and a Big Surprise in Rocky Mountain House
For Candice MacDonald and Hughie MacKay, a routine lottery purchase turned into a life-changing moment. The couple from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta won $707,422.70 in the April 3 Lightning Lotto draw, and their plans for the future have shifted dramatically—from day-to-day routines to engagement rings and dream vacations.
From a Lucky Feeling to a Lightning Strike Win
Hughie MacKay is a frequent player of Lightning Lotto, often checking the jackpot before making a purchase.
“I look at the win tracker all the time,” he explained to Lotto Spot. “If the jackpot is big, I buy a Lightning Lotto ticket on the way to work and another on the way home.”
On April 3, the jackpot had just topped $700,000, and MacKay decided to take a chance. He even sent a text to his partner, joking, “I’m going to win the jackpot on the way home.”
That lighthearted message turned prophetic.
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Disbelief Turns to Joy: Candice Gets the Call
After realizing he had hit the jackpot, MacKay couldn’t wait to share the news with Candice. But there was one problem—she didn’t believe him.
“I called Candice to tell her, and she didn’t believe me,” he recalled. “So I had to FaceTime her to show her the ticket!”
With visible proof in hand, disbelief quickly turned into overwhelming excitement as the couple began imagining how this unexpected windfall could reshape their lives.
Big Plans: Engagement, Grand Ole Opry, and a Mexican Getaway
Hughie already knew what his first purchase would be—a big engagement ring for Candice.
“This win is giving us the chance to move forward with things we’ve been dreaming about,” he said.
Their plans don’t stop at getting engaged. The couple has also set their sights on a bucket list trip to Nashville to see the Grand Ole Opry, followed by a relaxing vacation in Mexico.
Winning Numbers and Ticket Details
The lucky Lightning Lotto ticket was purchased at Rocky Husky, located at 4520 45 Street in Rocky Mountain House. The instant win came from the number selection 2, 10, 32, 48, and 49, bringing a total prize of $707,422.70.
Unlike other lotteries that require waiting for a draw, Lightning Lotto offers instant gratification—MacKay won the prize on the spot.
A New Chapter Begins for the Happy Couple
This story is more than just a tale of good fortune—it’s about love, shared dreams, and the joy of unexpected blessings.
For Hughie MacKay and Candice MacDonald, their Lightning Lotto win is the beginning of a new chapter filled with celebration, travel, and time together.
Their story reminds us all that sometimes, fate delivers a jackpot just when you need it most.