Cory Turner was initially taken aback when he checked his October 18, 2024 Lotto Max ticket and discovered that he matched 4/4 Extra numbers, netting him a $500,000 prize.
“I thought, ‘Did I really win?’ I had to check my PlayNow account a few times,” he recalled of his initial reaction to the win.
The Kamloops resident had also purchased his ticket for the draw via PlayNow.com. He couldn’t wait to share the news with his family once the news of the win sunk in.
“They were all very excited,” Turner exclaimed.
Turner celebrated his half of a million-dollar prize over a celebratory dinner and has a few plans, including purchasing a new truck and putting the majority of it away for retirement.
So far in 2024, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $46 million in winnings from the Extra and more than $120 million from Lotto Max. Say ‘Yes’ to the Extra for the chance to win up to $500,000. The Extra is a $1 add on game available to purchase with Daily Grand, Lotto 6/49, BC/49 and Lotto Max at any BCLC lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com.
Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Winning numbers and group release forms can be found online at www.bclc.com. Players can check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices. Learn more about the BCLC Lotto! App here.
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