Nanoose Bay Resident Taking Family to Germany to Honour Late Husband After $500K Extra Win

Marie Hobenshield had some ‘extra’ exciting news to share with her family after winning the $500,000 Extra prize from the April 13, 2024 Lotto 6/49 draw. 

“I went into [Casino Nanaimo] to check my ticket,” recalled Hobenshield. “I thought it was $5 and the attendant said, ‘Look again!’ People were hugging me and congratulating me.”  

The Nanoose Bay resident first shared the news with her daughter and son-in-law. “They were screaming with joy and trying to settle me down!” 

Hobenshield plans to use some of her winnings to help her grandchildren with university fees and looks forward to fulfilling her dream of taking her family to Germany, the birthplace of her late husband. 

“It was his dream to have the entire family visit there, so I am excited to honour that.” 

On how it feels to win? 

“I feel overjoyed and excited!”

So far in 2024, B.C. lottery players redeemed more than $17 million in winnings from the Extra and more than $46 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49. Say ‘Yes’ to the Extra for the chance to win up to $500,000. The Extra is available with Daily Grand, Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, and BC/49 at any BCLC lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com.

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