Gurmail Sidhu, 79, never thought a trip to the dentist could be so remarkable. (BCLC)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

Lotto win

Nanaimo woman discovers $500K lotto win while waiting for dentist

Jul 8, 2019 | 9:04 AM

NANAIMO — A grandmother’s life has changed dramatically after a trip to the dentist turned into a $500,000 lottery win.

Gurmail Sidhu, 79, checked her numbers while waiting for the dentist on July 5.

“I saw a lot of zeroes and asked my son to look. I don’t have words to describe it.” _{Gurmail Sidhu}

Sidhu, 79, came to Canada 40 years ago and has travelled across the province.

She’s lived in Nanaimo for the last eight months to help raise her beloved grandchildren.

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She says she’s excited to share her winnings with her family.

Over $96 million has been given out in Lotto Max prizes in B.C. so far in 2019.

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