“I Was a Bit Dazed”: Surrey Resident Scores $313K Slots Jackpot on BCLC’s PlayNow.com

It was an extraordinary morning for Robert Bedford when he saw the word “Jackpot” flash across his computer screen, alerting him of his massive $313,101.48 Chain Reactors jackpot win from BCLC’s PlayNow.com. 

“I was a bit dazed,” Bedford said of his initial reaction to his prize, which he won on July 15, 2024. “I was playing on my computer in the kitchen and, suddenly, it said, ‘Jackpot’ on the screen!”

Bedford couldn’t wait to share the good news with his wife, who was still asleep.

“I woke her up to show her my screen. She was excited and happy for me,” Bedford said.

The Surrey resident has a few plans in mind for his prize, including investing a portion of it and paying off his sister’s mortgage. Bedford also hopes to travel across province to visit family.

On how it feels to win more than a quarter of a million dollars?

“Very exciting! I’m fortunate to be able to feel more secure.”

As B.C.’s only legal gambling website, PlayNow.com is the only site whose profits benefit British Columbians through investments in things like healthcare, education and community programs. 

Players can visit PlayNow.com to learn how to set time and money limits as well as the other online tools available to encourage healthy play. For further information, visit GameSense.com.