Quick Pick
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| Initial release | April 19, 2006 |
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| Directors | Will Vazquez |
| Screenplay | Rafael Diaz-Wagner |
| Producers | Will Vazquez |
| Cinematography | Will Vazquez |
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| ID | 2356735 |
About Quick Pick
Miami gambling addict Eddie enlists the help of two friends to find a lost lottery ticket that is supposedly worth millions. At the same time, he needs to win a crucial baseball bet to appease his creditors.
Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try
By Madeline HalpertBBC News, New York
When Juliette Lamour won a lotto jackpot on her first try, the sensible teen immediately turned to a Financial Planner , or Dad, as she calls him.
The 18-year-old just scooped C$48m ($35. 8; £29. 7m), becoming the youngest Canadian ever to win such a big prize.
But while many teens suddenly endowed with unimaginable wealth might Run Wild , Ms Lamour intends to keep her feet firmly planted on the ground.
The university student plans to finish her studies and become a doctor.
" I was crying - Happy Tears - of course, " She Said at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation on Friday as she celebrated last month's win.
" I still can't believe I hit the Gold Ball jackpot on my very first Lottery Ticket ! "
Ms Lamour, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, said she had forgotten all about the Lottery Ticket until she heard news that someone from her hometown had won the 7 January draw.
When she went to check her ticket through a mobile app, a jingle started to play and " Big Winner" flashed on the screen.
" My colleague fell to his knees in disbelief, " Ms Lamour said.
" He was yelling. In fact, everyone was yelling that I won $48 million. "
Her Boss told her she could leave early, but her mother insisted she stay and finish her shift.
Ms Lamour said she will " carefully" invest the majority of The Jackpot with The Help of her money manager father.
In fact, her dad has already given her The Best piece of financial advice - it was his idea to buy the Lotto 6/49 Quick Pick .
Ms Lamour plans to invest some of The Money to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor without worrying about grants or loans.
She wants to return to northern Ontario to practice medicine and give back to her community, She Said .
But Ms Lamour does plan to have a little fun with The Jackpot winnings.
" Once school is done, My Family and I will pick a continent and start exploring, " She Said .
" I want to experience different countries, study their history and culture, try their food, and listen to their language. "
She's also hoping to abide by some of the advice loved ones have shared with her.
" Money doesn't define you, " She Said . " It's The Work you do that will define you. "
Source of news: bbc.com
