Vancouver, B.C., May 28, 2020 — Someone who purchased a ticket in Aldergrove, B.C. for the Lotto 6/49 draw on May 27, 2020 is waking up considerably richer after winning the jaw-dropping, $24-million jackpot.

 

The ticket was the only one in Canada to match all six numbers — 7, 17, 18, 22, 28 and 34.

 

B.C.’s previous Lotto 6/49 jackpot winner was Tibor Tusnady, who won $16 million in the April 15, 2020 draw. Tusnady claimed his life-changing prize through BCLC’s alternate prize-claim process.

 

BCLC will announce the specific retail location in Aldergrove that sold the $24 million winning ticket, once the winner comes forward to claim the prize.

 

All lottery winners have 52 weeks from the draw date printed on their ticket to come forward to claim their prize.

 

In 2019, B.C. lottery players redeemed more than $85 million in prize-winning Lotto 6/49 tickets. Anyone can win, and #YouCouldBeNext! Watch some amazing lottery winner stories online.

 

Lotto 6/49 is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays after 7:30 p.m. (PST). Each draw includes a Guaranteed Prize Draw of $1 million. Players can purchase tickets at any lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com. Players can now check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices.

 

Say ‘Yes’ to the Extra for the chance to win up to $500,000.The Extra is available with Daily Grand, Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, and BC/49 at any BCLC lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com.

 

BCLC offers socially responsible gambling entertainment while generating income to benefit all British Columbians. Remember, play for fun, not to make money. For more information, visit GameSense.com.

 

(Information and Photo provided through BCLC Press Release)

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