A resident of the sister isle of Carriacou is the latest Super Six jackpot winner of the money games run by the state-controlled Grenada National Lottery Authority (GNLA).

He is Eluthan Noel of Mt Pleasant, Carriacou - the second Super Six jackpot winner since the game started in June 2005. Noel received his cheque for $335,000.00 during a presentation ceremony held at the NLA’s office last week Thursday.

Newly appointed Minister of Sports, Roland Bhola made the presentation to the winner. In making reference to Noel’s winning, Minister Bhola said that this is a demonstration of what can happen to any national if they support the game.

The senior government minister said that by locals supporting NLA games, it takes them further than just winning but also enables young budding athletes to receive equipment and funding.

According to Bhola, the NLA to date has spent $392,000,00 to assist athletes on scholarships in foreign countries. Bhola is urging all Grenadians to support the game and by extension sports, culture and nation building.

The winner came to collect the cheque along with his cousin, Clarissa Noel also of Carriacou who was responsible for purchasing the winning ticket for him. Noel said that he is a regular customer, spending $30 per week on tickets.

He said that he has not yet decided how to spend the money and intends to put it away in the bank. The very calm looking Noel stated that he was not really very excited when he realised that he won since he always expected to win on day.

General Manager of GNLA, Cheri Stephen-Cromwell welcomed the newly appointed minister into the Lotto family and told him that she hoped he brought with him new ideas to find more innovative ways to further assist in developing the game. She also extended congratulations to the winner of the Super Six Jackpot.