It’s been an exciting year for lottery players in British Columbia with more than $802 million in total prizes paid out.
BCLC sold more than 100-million winning tickets to players at retail locations and online on PlayNow.com — the province’s only legal gambling website. West Kelowna’s Jennifer Cole purchased one of these tickets online and scored a $31-million Lotto Max jackpot on July 8, 2022 which is the largest prize ever won in B.C. from a ticket purchased on PlayNow.com.
“As we welcome the new year, we’re excited to look back at 2022 and celebrate our players and the dreams that became realities for our lottery winners,” said Pat Davis, BCLC President and CEO. “BCLC is proud to generate revenue for the Province of B.C., which supports things we all rely on, like healthcare, education and community programs. We’re generating win-wins for the greater good, and today we’re celebrating the 100-million winning tickets sold in B.C. in 2022.
Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley lottery highlights:
- $382.1 million in total prizes paid to players
- 45.3 million winning tickets sold
- 48 grand prize-winning tickets sold, valued at $500,000 or more
Northern B.C. lottery highlights:
- $58.4 million in total prizes paid to players
- 9.3 million winning tickets sold
- 10 grand prize-winning tickets sold, valued at $500,000 or more
Thompson Okanagan region lottery highlights:
- $226.2 million in total prizes paid to players
- 24.5 million winning tickets sold
- 18 grand prize-winning tickets sold, valued at $500,000 or more
Kootenay region lottery highlights:
- $24.4 million in total prizes paid to players
- 4.1 million winning tickets sold
- 1 grand prize-winning ticket sold, valued at $500,000 or more
Vancouver Island lottery highlights:
- $110.8 million in total prizes paid to players
- 17.6 million winning tickets sold
- 8 grand prize-winning tickets sold, valued at $500,000 or more
In 2021/22, BCLC delivered $1.3 billion in net income to the Province of B.C., which distributed it in many ways to benefit British Columbians. Learn more about where the money goes by visiting https://corporate.bclc.com/community-benefits/where-the-money-goes.html
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.
