A Canadian couple who won a record-breaking $2.5 million lottery prize eight years ago have done it again, capturing headlines and dazzling lottery officials with their extraordinary streak of good fortune. Angelina and Edward Lado, residents of St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador, are celebrating another major financial windfall after a modest $4 scratch ticket landed them the top prize in the Set for Life game.
This time around, the lucky couple was faced with a significant financial choice regarding how to collect their massive earnings. They were given the option to receive $1,000 a week for 25 years or accept a substantial lump-sum payment of $675,000.
After careful consideration of their long-term financial goals, the couple ultimately decided to go for the lump-sum payment, ensuring immediate liquidity for upcoming investments and family expenses. Their latest triumph comes exactly eight years after the couple initially made lottery history in their home province, establishing a legacy of incredible luck that few players ever experience in a lifetime.
Back in 2018, Angelina and Edward made international headlines when they won a staggering $2.5 million from a Multi-Millionaire Scratch 'N Win ticket purchased locally. At the time of that initial victory, it was widely reported to be the largest scratch-ticket prize ever officially awarded within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Even with that prior life-changing experience under their belt, Edward apparently needed some convincing when Angelina called him on the phone to break the unbelievable news that they had won again. According to media reports, he initially told her to calm down and wait until he got home from work so they could check the ticket properly together before celebrating.
The couple eventually confirmed at home that their incredible luck really had struck twice, validating the shocking ticket and setting off a quiet celebration in their household. Rather than immediately planning another extravagant purchase or luxury vacation, the couple stated that a significant portion of this latest prize will go directly towards securing their children's education.
Edward mentioned in interviews that they want to give their children a strong educational start in life and will decide what to do with the remaining balance of the money at a later date. With these two massive wins combined, the Lado family has now accumulated more than $3 million in total lottery prizes over the course of less than a decade.