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CTV News
10-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Lotto 6/49 prizes worth $5M, $1M won in B.C. Wednesday
Lotto 6/49 tickets are seen in a file image. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Plume) Two major lottery prizes were won in B.C. on Wednesday night, on tickets bought online and in person. The lucky Lotto 6/49 ticket that scored the $5-million jackpot in the July 9 draw was purchased on the gaming website operated by the B.C. Lottery Corporation. A physical ticket purchased in the Vancouver Island community of Sooke also won the guaranteed $1-million Gold Ball Draw prize. That person will have to sign their ticket and take other steps to claim their prize, which are laid out on the BCLC website. 'Lottery winners have 52 weeks from the draw date printed on their ticket to come forward,' a BCLC spokesperson said, in an email. 'All tickets are valid for one year after the date of the draw.' No other details are available yet about either of the winners. The odds of winning the main Lotto 6/49 jackpot – which requires matching all six numbers drawn without using the bonus number – are approximately one in 14 million, according to the BCLC. The odds of winning a guaranteed prize of $1 million or more in the Gold Ball Draw depend on the number of tickets sold.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'I couldn't stop vibrating': B.C. man wins $5M Lotto 6/49 jackpot, plans to give most of it to family
When Darryl Woods saw he won $5 million in the April 23, 2025 Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot draw, he was so overwhelmed he couldn't stop vibrating. His first move? Wake up his brother to share the news. 'I woke him up at 7 a.m. to show him. He was a bit dazed at first but was really excited for me once I showed him I won,' said Woods. That early morning knock was just the beginning of a life-changing week. While the shock of becoming a millionaire was still setting in, Woods says his biggest excitement comes from being able to support the people he loves. He plans to give most of the prize money to his kids and siblings. 'I'm most happy about giving the money to my kids,' he said while claiming his prize at BCLC's Kamloops office. Beyond his immediate family, Woods kept the win quiet for several days. He only began to share the news more widely while driving to claim the prize, making a few phone calls to friends along the way. The winning moment happened right at home the morning after the draw. Woods scanned his ticket using BCLC's Lotto! App and was stunned when his numbers — 9, 15, 22, 24, 40, 49 — matched up. 'I thought, 'this can't be real,'' he said. 'I had to check it three times to make sure and once I realized the amount, I couldn't stop vibrating until that afternoon!' Woods purchased the winning ticket at Shah Brothers Convenience Store on Westwood Drive in Prince George. While he plans to give most of his winnings to family, he's also considering using a portion to buy a classic car or a truck. 'It feels amazing… it's life changing!' he said. So far in 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $16 million in Lotto 6/49 prizes. Lotto 6/49 gives players a chance to win two jackpots every Wednesday and Saturday for $3 per play. The Classic Draw offers a fixed $5 million jackpot, while the Gold Ball Draw guarantees at least $1 million — or a growing jackpot that starts at $10 million and can climb past $60 million. If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'I couldn't stop vibrating': B.C. man wins $5M Lotto 6/49 jackpot, plans to give most of it to family
When Darryl Woods saw he won $5 million in the April 23, 2025 Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot draw, he was so overwhelmed he couldn't stop vibrating. His first move? Wake up his brother to share the news. 'I woke him up at 7 a.m. to show him. He was a bit dazed at first but was really excited for me once I showed him I won,' said Woods. That early morning knock was just the beginning of a life-changing week. While the shock of becoming a millionaire was still setting in, Woods says his biggest excitement comes from being able to support the people he loves. He plans to give most of the prize money to his kids and siblings. 'I'm most happy about giving the money to my kids,' he said while claiming his prize at BCLC's Kamloops office. Beyond his immediate family, Woods kept the win quiet for several days. He only began to share the news more widely while driving to claim the prize, making a few phone calls to friends along the way. The winning moment happened right at home the morning after the draw. Woods scanned his ticket using BCLC's Lotto! App and was stunned when his numbers — 9, 15, 22, 24, 40, 49 — matched up. 'I thought, 'this can't be real,'' he said. 'I had to check it three times to make sure and once I realized the amount, I couldn't stop vibrating until that afternoon!' Woods purchased the winning ticket at Shah Brothers Convenience Store on Westwood Drive in Prince George. While he plans to give most of his winnings to family, he's also considering using a portion to buy a classic car or a truck. 'It feels amazing… it's life changing!' he said. So far in 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $16 million in Lotto 6/49 prizes. Lotto 6/49 gives players a chance to win two jackpots every Wednesday and Saturday for $3 per play. The Classic Draw offers a fixed $5 million jackpot, while the Gold Ball Draw guarantees at least $1 million — or a growing jackpot that starts at $10 million and can climb past $60 million. If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lotto 6/49: Good Samaritan returns wallet with $1M ticket inside
Mario Raimondi of Winnipeg is $1 million richer, and he has a Good Samaritan to thank for it. After finding out that he won as part of the Gold Ball draw on April 25, he stored his ticket in his wallet. But at some point while Raimondi was out, that wallet, and the $1 million ticket inside, was lost. That's until he received a little bit more good fortune. 'I was lucky enough that someone found it and returned it to me,' said Raimondi, while claiming his prize with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC). 'The ticket was still in my wallet when it was returned!' The longtime Lotto 6/49 player says he buys tickets for every draw and usually checks his numbers online. His habit of storing tickets in his wallet nearly cost him this time — but instead, it turned into a story of unexpected kindness. 'I'm taking this as a sign to pay it forward and help someone else out,' said Raimondi. 'My prayers have been answered!' Now that he's officially a millionaire, Raimondi already knows what's first on his shopping list. 'The first thing [on my list] is a new house!' he said. Raimondi purchased his winning ticket at the Red River Co-op at 1600 Regent Avenue West in Winnipeg. His lucky Gold Ball Draw selection — 27966889-01 — landed on a white ball worth $1 million. Lotto 6/49 offers players the chance to win two multi-million-dollar jackpots on every $3 play. The Classic Draw offers a $5 million jackpot every Wednesday and Saturday. The Gold Ball draw, however, is a new format introduced in September 2022, and guarantees a winner every time. It starts at $10 million, and includes 30 balls in the draw: 29 white and 1 gold. Each white ball is worth $1 million, whereas the gold ball represents the lucky jackpot prize. This Gold Ball jackpot continues to grow by $2 million each time a white ball is drawn, until it reaches $68 million with no more white balls remaining — which then guarantees a Gold Ball winner. If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lotto 6/49: Good Samaritan returns wallet with $1M ticket inside
Mario Raimondi of Winnipeg is $1 million richer, and he has a Good Samaritan to thank for it. After finding out that he won as part of the Gold Ball draw on April 25, he stored his ticket in his wallet. But at some point while Raimondi was out, that wallet, and the $1 million ticket inside, was lost. That's until he received a little bit more good fortune. 'I was lucky enough that someone found it and returned it to me,' said Raimondi, while claiming his prize with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC). 'The ticket was still in my wallet when it was returned!' The longtime Lotto 6/49 player says he buys tickets for every draw and usually checks his numbers online. His habit of storing tickets in his wallet nearly cost him this time — but instead, it turned into a story of unexpected kindness. 'I'm taking this as a sign to pay it forward and help someone else out,' said Raimondi. 'My prayers have been answered!' Now that he's officially a millionaire, Raimondi already knows what's first on his shopping list. 'The first thing [on my list] is a new house!' he said. Raimondi purchased his winning ticket at the Red River Co-op at 1600 Regent Avenue West in Winnipeg. His lucky Gold Ball Draw selection — 27966889-01 — landed on a white ball worth $1 million. Lotto 6/49 offers players the chance to win two multi-million-dollar jackpots on every $3 play. The Classic Draw offers a $5 million jackpot every Wednesday and Saturday. The Gold Ball draw, however, is a new format introduced in September 2022, and guarantees a winner every time. It starts at $10 million, and includes 30 balls in the draw: 29 white and 1 gold. Each white ball is worth $1 million, whereas the gold ball represents the lucky jackpot prize. This Gold Ball jackpot continues to grow by $2 million each time a white ball is drawn, until it reaches $68 million with no more white balls remaining — which then guarantees a Gold Ball winner. If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
