The “astronomical” odds appear to be in favour of one Alberta man who has been playing the lottery for over 40 years. Here’s what we know about his lucky streak.

What do we know about the winner?

David Serkin is retired, a cancer survivor and resides in Lethbridge.

He says he has been buying Lotto 6-49 tickets since its launch in 1982. He won $1 million on the May 3 Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw. This win comes after he won $500,000 on Aug. 20. On Nov. 16, he won $1 million. In a draw 12 years ago that marked his first win, he went home with $250,000.

“I know the odds are astronomical,” he said in a news release. “I don’t think it’ll happen again, but I still like buying tickets.” According to Western Canada Lottery Corporation, the odds of winning the jackpot are estimated to be 1 in 33 m

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