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A Canadian lottery player could soon be planning for a completely different future after becoming a multimillionaire overnight.If you bought a lottery ticket, make sure to check the results from the Lotto 6/49 draw, which took place on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The evening’s biggest prize was the $5-million Classic Draw prize, and the winning numbers were 03, 04, 09, 15, 27, and 49, bonus 06. One lucky winner managed to match all six winning numbers to score the top prize, and according to WCLC, the ticket was sold in Alberta.No one won the Classic Draw second prize worth $87,047.70, but 123 winners will split the third prize, each receiving $297.20.Another winner will be taking home the second-biggest prize from Wednesday’s draw after scoring the White Ball prize worth $1 million. The winning number was 59718341-03, and according to PlayNow, the ticket was sold in Ontario. At the time, the Gold Ball prize was worth $24 million.In B.C., no one won the $500,000 prize; however, someone in Ontario won the $1-million Encore prize.The last time someone won the Lotto 6/49 jackpot was on Jan. 7, when a Saskatchewan resident won the $18-million jackpot. Home-care aide Cora Cuthbert was at work when she checked her ticket using the Lotto Spot app.“I was like, ‘Whaaaat?!'” Cuthbert laughed. “My cousin jumped out of her chair and said, ‘Oh my God, you’re a millionaire!'”She said she wants to use her winnings to help her brothers and siblings and plans to take them on a family weekend in Edmonton. Then, she’s going to Hawaii.The Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball prize has now climbed to $26 million, and the next draw is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 7. You might also like:- 28-year-old Canadian scores first big lottery win in time for son's birthday- Canada has a new ornate coin celebrating Black History Month- Many in Canada yet to claim $2 billion in uncashed benefits chequesAll forms of gambling, including the lottery, involve risk and outcomes are based on chance. Individuals are strongly advised to gamble responsibly. If you are experiencing any signs of gambling-related issues, check out these resources.