A Fredericton convenience store employee has won big in the lottery, and it's not the first time his numbers have earned him a cheque.
Carl Hallet, 49, won $100,000 in Atlantic TAG on Oct. 3. In 2005 he won $50,000 and in 2006 he won $5,000.
"I've always said if you buy the right ticket at the right time, you'll win, and I put my faith in God," Hallet told CBC News.
But new security rules introduced in Atlantic Canada mean his win must be investigated for at least 30 days, and so far Hallet has not received his prize.
The rules were adopted in March after studies showed retailers in Atlantic Canada were winning 10 times more often than statistically probable over the last six years.
Hallet's previous win history will be examined, said Mike Randall, vice-president of social responsibility and communications with the Atlantic Lottery Corp.
"We would look at anything like that to determine if there is anything here unusual," said Randall.
The owner of Riverside Quick Mart, where Hallet works, said the win is just pure luck.
Customers have come in with many winning tickets in the past, said Mike Shanbhag, including a $1.8-million ticket that was verified by Hallet.
"There are a lot of people who come and ask me and say 'Mike, is there any hanky-panky going on?'" Shanbhag said. "I say no."
Hallet said that when he does get his hands on the prize, he intends to use the money to buy his first home and marry his girlfriend.
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