Vincent Charlemagne, a Canadian with an extraordinary knack for beating the odds, has achieved what many would consider impossible: winning the lottery three times in the span of eleven years. Now a multimillionaire, Charlemagne plans to trade his daily work routine for a life of financial freedom. Charlemagne's winning streak began on August 30, 2013, when he claimed a CAD 30 million (USD 22 million) prize from the Lotto Max jackpot.
Fast forward eleven years, and the self-employed contractor's luck held strong, with two more jackpot wins that cemented his status as a Canadian lottery legend. Recalling his first major win, Charlemagne shared that he was in disbelief when he scanned his ticket and realised he'd matched all the numbers. "I thought I'd won just a couple of bucks," he said, amazed at his fortune.
But this jackpot was only the beginning. Charlemagne's second win came on February 26, 2021, when he took home CAD 1 million (USD 740,000) through Lotto Max's Max Millions. Despite already winning a fortune, he was delighted, saying, "Because I've won before, it was not as shocking as the first time.
But I am still very happy." Charlemagne's third big win was on an Encore ticket, an optional add-on to Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) games that gives players a second chance to win. "I always add Encore to my tickets," he explained.
This decision paid off once again. Charlemagne collected his cheque from OLG headquarters in Toronto, proudly declaring, "I am happy and com.