A Chase the Ace in Sydney , Nova Scotia saw significant participation , having reached a record jackpot of $ 2.6 million as of May 2016 and five cards remaining . On May 7 , 2016 , the $ 2.9 million jackpot was won by Kathy McPherson of Sydney . The organizers , as well as McPherson ( who previously lived in the city ) announced intents to donate portions of their earnings to relief efforts for the Fort McMurray wildfire
Fort McMurray wildfire
2016 Fort McMurray wildfire
Chase the Ace (lottery)