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Charlie Lake Resident Double Checked Ticket in Store to be ‘Extra’ Sure of $500,000 Lotto Max Win

November 29, 2022

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William Boutilier wanted to be ‘extra’ sure he won the lottery and even double checked his ticket with the retailer after winning a $500,000 Extra prize from the November 18, 2022 Lotto Max draw. 

“A coworker mentioned someone may not show up at work because someone won in Fort St. John,” recalled Boutilier. “That’s when I checked my ticket on the Lotto! App and found out I won!” 

The Charlie Lake resident was most excited to share the news with his wife, who didn’t believe him at first. 

Apart from celebrating with his family, Boutilier plans to save some of his winnings for his sons. 

On how it feels to win? 

“I am speechless and overwhelmed. This win makes life financially less stressful and will set my boys up for the future.”  

Boutilier purchased and validated his winning ticket at the Q Mart on 100 Avenue in Fort St. John. 

So far in 2022, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $41 million in winnings from the Extra and more than $165 million from Lotto Max. Lotto Max is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays after 7:30 p.m. (PST). 

Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Winning numbers and group release forms can be found online at bclc.com. Players can now check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices. Learn more about the BCLC Lotto! App here

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