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Unbelievable Luck: Cancer Survivor Wins Lottery for Third Time in 12 Months!
Talk about beating the odds!

David Serkin after his recent win credit, Western Canada Lottery Corporation
David Serkin, a remarkable cancer survivor from Alberta, Canada, is making headlines for an astonishing reason: he's won the lottery not once, not twice, but three times in just the last 12 months! His incredible streak of good fortune has left friends, family, and even lottery officials "gobsmacked." Serkin's winning journey began last August when he scooped a cool $500,000 playing a LOTTO MAX game with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. This initial win provided the perfect opportunity for the retiree and cancer survivor to treat his wife to a dream vacation in Hawaii.
But the universe wasn't done with David's good fortune. Just three months later, defying astronomical odds, he hit the jackpot again, this time winning a massive $1,000,000 in the LOTTO 6/49 game. As if that wasn't enough to secure his place among the luckiest people on the planet, Serkin recently added a third monumental win to his tally, claiming another $1,000,000 in the same LOTTO 6/49 game.

A $500,000 prize from the August 20, 2024 LOTTO MAX draw went to Lethbridge's David Serkin. (Photo courtesy of Western Canada Lottery Corporation)
His most recent winning ticket was purchased casually while buying gas at a Shell station in Lethbridge, Alberta. "I saw the Gold Ball draw was getting close and thought, 'What do I have to lose?'" he explained, showcasing his laid-back approach to what turned out to be a life-changing decision.
The news of his triple win has been met with disbelief and awe. "I went for coffee with the boys after I checked my ticket," Serkin recounted. "They asked to see it and said, 'Not again?!'" His wife, still processing the sheer unlikelihood of their luck, is equally stunned.
What makes Serkin's story even more extraordinary is that Canadian news reports indicate he also secured a quarter-million dollar win a decade ago, before his cancer diagnosis. Having played LOTTO 6/49 since its launch in 1982, Serkin emphasizes his enjoyment of the simple routine of buying and checking his tickets over the years.
With a Hawaiian getaway already under their belt from the first win, Serkin is already looking forward to their next adventure. "Now, we’re going to Newfoundland!" he smiled, planning another memorable trip with his wife. David Serkin's inspiring journey from cancer survivor to multi-million dollar lottery winner is a truly heartwarming reminder that sometimes, incredible luck can indeed strike more than once.
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