Lottery

Prince Rupert’s Geraldine McLean is looking forward to spending time with her grandchildren after winning $100,000 on a BC Lottery Bingo Scratch card which she redeemed on March 14 in Vancouver. (Photo: supplied)

Prince Rupert woman ‘off the clock’ thanks to $100K in bingo scratch winnings

Winning ticket sold at PJ’s Haidaway on Park Ave.

 

Harbhajan and Swarn Purba won the $500,000 Extra prize from the Feb. 8 Lotto 6/49 draw. (Photo submitted)

Surrey couple plans to pay off mortgage after winning $500,000

Pair bought winning ticket at 7-Eleven on 64th Avenue and 144th Street

 

Canadians are making their final Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions, in advance of the deadline. (Black Press Media file)

QUIZ: How much do you know about money and savings?

In January and February, Canadians make their final savings contributions for the tax year.

 

There are four outstanding 6/49 tickets yet to be claimed. (BCLC)

Local gamblers encouraged to check outstanding tickets

One lucky millionaire has a year from the draw date to redeem their winning Lotto 6/49

There are four outstanding 6/49 tickets yet to be claimed. (BCLC)
This Ocean Park home is among grand-prize options in this year’s 2023 Choices Lottery, a fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. (Contributed photo)

South Surrey home among grand-prize options in 2023 Choices Lottery

$2.3 million cash is also a choice for winner of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation fundraiser

This Ocean Park home is among grand-prize options in this year’s 2023 Choices Lottery, a fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. (Contributed photo)
Lottery winner Gerard Ordoyo. (Submitted photo: BCLC)

Family reunion time: $1M win for Surrey man who saw dad win lottery back home in Philippines

Gerard Ordoyo bought the winning Lotto 6/49 ticket at London Drugs in Guildford Town Centre

Lottery winner Gerard Ordoyo. (Submitted photo: BCLC)
White Rock resident Geraldine Ettinger won the $5 million classic jackpot from the Dec. 21, 2022 Lotto 6/49 draw. (contributed photo)

White Rock woman wins $5 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot

Geraldine Ettinger bought the lucky ticket at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre while avoiding the snow

White Rock resident Geraldine Ettinger won the $5 million classic jackpot from the Dec. 21, 2022 Lotto 6/49 draw. (contributed photo)
(Submitted photo: BCLC)

Surrey lotto winner feels ‘excited and amazing’ after winning $250K

Palwinder Sidhu plans to purchase a home and start a business with the prize money

(Submitted photo: BCLC)
(Submitted Photo: BCLC)

Lotto 6/49 ticket bought in Surrey scores big with $5M jackpot

BCLC says ticket was only one purchased across Canada to match all six winning numbers

(Submitted Photo: BCLC)
Someone who purchased a ticket in Richmond for the Dec. 3 Lott 6/49 jackpot woke up $5-million richer Sunday morning, according to the B.C. Lottery Corporation. (File photo)

Ticket bought in Lower Mainland wins $5 million in Dec. 3 Lotto 6/49 draw

Lucky holiday season for someone who purchased lottery ticket in Richmond

Someone who purchased a ticket in Richmond for the Dec. 3 Lott 6/49 jackpot woke up $5-million richer Sunday morning, according to the B.C. Lottery Corporation. (File photo)
Surrey resident Jayson Madarang, recently won $1 million from Lotto Max. (BCLC Photo)

Another Surrey resident wins $1M from Lotto Max

The winnings will ‘change my life’ said Jayson Madarang

Surrey resident Jayson Madarang, recently won $1 million from Lotto Max. (BCLC Photo)
Michelle and Ben Tessarolo pose for a photo after winning $1 million from Lotto Max. (Photo: BCLC)

Surrey couple wins $1M from Lotto Max

Pair plans Alaskan cruise to celebrate their upcoming 20th anniversary

Michelle and Ben Tessarolo pose for a photo after winning $1 million from Lotto Max. (Photo: BCLC)
Surrey resident Hien Vo, recently won $500k from Lotto Max. (BCLC Photo)

Surrey resident wins $500K from Lotto Max, plans to pay off mortgage

So far in 2022, B.C. lottery players redeemed more than $157 million in winnings from Lotto Max

Surrey resident Hien Vo, recently won $500k from Lotto Max. (BCLC Photo)
Surrey’s Shelley Araki, left, is presented with a cheque for $1.1 Million by BCLC Acting Director of Operations Tom Maryschak, centre, and Michael Worth, the general manager at Elements Casino, in Surrey on Thursday (Sept. 1). (Photo: Anna Burns)

‘A dream come true:’ Surrey woman wins $1.1 million playing slots at Cloverdale casino

Shelley Araki says she will use some of her winnings to ensure her family is taken care of

  • Sep 1, 2022
Surrey’s Shelley Araki, left, is presented with a cheque for $1.1 Million by BCLC Acting Director of Operations Tom Maryschak, centre, and Michael Worth, the general manager at Elements Casino, in Surrey on Thursday (Sept. 1). (Photo: Anna Burns)
Lottery winner Luis Libradilla. (Photo: BCLC)

Surrey man wins $500K in lotto using family’s ages and birthdays for ticket numbers

Luis Libradilla opted for the lump-sum cash payment

  • Aug 30, 2022
Lottery winner Luis Libradilla. (Photo: BCLC)
Joshua Alexander is presented with his check after hitting the jackpot on a Powerbucks progression slot machine at Playtime Casino in Kelowna (Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Man hits million-dollar jackpot at Kelowna casino

Within 20 minutes of being at the casino, he turned into a millionaire

Joshua Alexander is presented with his check after hitting the jackpot on a Powerbucks progression slot machine at Playtime Casino in Kelowna (Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Four-year-old Rylie Nicholls continues to battle stage four neuroblastoma (Toni Nicholls/Facebook)

‘Army on steroids’: Lake Country girl fighting cancer looking for support

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation is supported by the Dream Lottery, tickets on sale now

  • Aug 19, 2022
Four-year-old Rylie Nicholls continues to battle stage four neuroblastoma (Toni Nicholls/Facebook)
Jennifer Cole of West Kelowna won $31M on the Lotto Max draw through her PlayNow.com account. (Photo/BCLC)

31 million reasons to celebrate: West Kelowna resident wins big

‘I heard that the jackpot was won on PlayNow.com, so I logged on to my account’

Jennifer Cole of West Kelowna won $31M on the Lotto Max draw through her PlayNow.com account. (Photo/BCLC)
Renee Derhousoff, a Surrey woman, is still in shock after winning $500,000 from a Lotto 6/49 draw earlier this year. (Photo: BCLC)

Surrey woman plans to buy car, property and go on a Europe trip after $500K win

Renee Derhousoff says she bought the Lotto 6/49 ticket as a last-minute decision

Renee Derhousoff, a Surrey woman, is still in shock after winning $500,000 from a Lotto 6/49 draw earlier this year. (Photo: BCLC)
Dream Lottery tickets are on sale now until mid-October. (Contributed photo)

Win one of two South Surrey homes through B.C. lottery

The winner of Dream Lottery gets to choose between eight grand prizes

Dream Lottery tickets are on sale now until mid-October. (Contributed photo)
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