“At first I didn’t believe it,” said Jovita Cruz Deladia San Jose. “Me and my brother will sit down and take advice from someone,” said Protoduari. He said it was a bit early to talk about plans for his winnings. “I never expected to win the lottery,” said Edmond Protoduari. I just looked at the lady and said nothing.”Īs for her plans, she said: “I gave it to my daughter. They both bought group tickets, but were in different groups.Īsked what her reaction was to winning, Elupre Arunga said: “Nothing. Rosalinda Elupre Arunga went to the kiosk to buy the ticket with her niece. They also showed little emotion when talking with moderator Isabelle Racicot about winning the big bucks. Some only began smiling after the Montreal Gazette’s photographer suggested they try to look a little happier.
When the official photos were taken at the end of the news conference, the seven looked remarkably grim.
