Catch of a Lifetime: Denman Island Resident Wins $500,000 from Daily Grand

David Elliott spends all of his free time fishing — though he’s reeled in many great catches, he netted his biggest catch to date after he won $500,000 from the December 7, 2023 Daily Grand draw.

“I was in disbelief,” recalled Elliott, who was in the Walmart on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay when he learned he won. “I didn’t know how much I won until I phoned in. I thought the lady at the lotto kiosk made a mistake!” 

The Denman Island resident first shared the news of his win with his girlfriend. “She was shaking!”

Elliott plans to celebrate over a nice steak dinner and intends to go fishing as soon as he can. “Honestly, I just want to buy more bait and go fishing. It’s my thing.”

On how it feels to win half a million dollars? 

“Fantastic!”

Elliott purchased his winning ticket at the BCLC Lotto kiosk at Driftwood Mall in Courtenay. 

In 2023, B.C. lottery players redeemed more than $15 million in winnings from Daily Grand. Daily Grand is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Mondays and Thursdays after 7:30 p.m. (PST), with a top prize of $1,000 a day for life. Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Players can now check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere using the BCLC Lotto! App.

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.