Four-time lottery winner defeated cancer.
Casual David Serkin from Canada's Serendipity Story
David Serkin, a laid-back Canadian chap, dived into the lottery world back in 1982. Over the past four decades, he's managed to bag four whopping first prizes, with a remarkable run of three wins happening in just the last 10 months!
The odds of this happening? To put it simply, it's about as likely as stumbling upon a four-leaf clover in a minefield of regular clovers, according to the WCLC, the not-for-profit organization behind Canada's lottery games.
In his most recent lucky streak, he bagged $2.5 million (approximately €2.15 million). A decade ago, he snagged his first prize of $250,000 (about €215,000).
"I'm well aware that the chances are next to nothing, but I can't help but enjoy the thrill!" David was quoted saying after his latest big win by the prestigious Guardian.
Surviving cancer and retired, David has a lot to be grateful for. "I've beaten cancer, and I've got the time to unwind. (...) I whisked my wife off to Hawaii after the last prize, and it was amazing," he shares.
Their next adventure? A trip to the enchanting Newfoundland and Labrador in eastern Canada.
It's important to note that the precise odds of such a winning streak depend on the specific lottery David played. For instance, the Lotto 6/49 offers odds of approximately 1 in 13,983,816, while LOTTARIO has odds of about 1 in 4,072,530. Despite these low chances, buying multiple tickets increases your chances of winning, though it remains an incredibly rare occurrence. So, buckle up, as you never know when Lady Luck might be grinning at you!
David Serkin, a retired Canadian who has beaten cancer, found his love for gambling in the lottery world and has since experienced several big wins over the past four decades. Despite the incredibly low odds, he continues to enjoy the thrill of playing lotteries, having won four first prizes, including a recent $2.5 million win, and a previous prize of $250,000.
