Avid fisherman Richard Akins reeled in his biggest catch to date, after winning $1 million from the January 3, 2024 Lotto 6/49 draw.
“I was speechless when I found out,” recalled Akins of the moment he discovered he won., “My daughter texted to say someone won in Powell River. I checked my ticket [on the BCLC Lotto! App] and realized it was my ticket that won.”
The Powell River resident was most excited to tell his wife and daughter that he won. “My daughter said, ‘No way!’”
Akins is taking some time to decide on what’s next, but mentioned he is approaching retirement and that this win will “make that a bit easier.”
Akins purchased the winning ticket at 7-Eleven on Joyce Avenue in Powell River.
In 2023, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $120 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49.
Lotto 6/49 is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays after 7:30 p.m. (PST). The Gold Ball Draw is a guaranteed prize draw where players will win either the Guaranteed Prize of $1 million, or the growing Gold Ball Jackpot that starts at $10 million. The Classic Jackpot offers a prize that is always $5 million.
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.
