A woman won the lottery and had to choose between $1 million or $1,000 a week forever

A Quebec lottery winner, Brenda Aubin-Vega, chose weekly lifetime payments instead of a C$1 million lump sum.

Her decision sparked debate over which option is smarter: immediate cash or long-term financial security.

The case highlights how age, inflation, taxes, and money management affect the real value of a lottery prize.