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Saskatoon bus driver wins $1.3M Smoke Signals jackpot

The city's newest millionaire hit the jackpot, winning over $1.3 million playing the slots at the Northern Lights Casino.

'Now I can pay off my mortgage,' says jackpot winner, Paul Smith

Saskatoon’s newest millionaire hit the jackpot playing the Smoke Signals slot machines at the Northern Lights Casino. (Getty Images)

A bus driver from Saskatoon has hit the jackpot, winning over $1.3 million playing the slots.          

According to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, Paul Smith became Saskatoon's newest millionaire by playing the Smoke Signals slot machines at the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert.

"Oh man what a win, I didn't know what I was going to do for retirement. Now I can pay off my mortgage and a few other debts," Smith said in a news release.

Smith said he now faces a tough decision: whether to buy a Lincoln or a Cadillac SUV.

Paul Smith was presented a check from SIGA. (SIGA/Twitter)