Hugh McNicoll was at the drug store and couldn’t believe his eyes when he learned he won $1 million from the July 10, 2024 Lotto 6/49 draw.
“I was at Shoppers Drug Mart and thought the machine was broken,” recalled McNicoll of the moment he realized he won. “I had to keep checking it and eventually downloaded the [Lotto!] app.”
The Vancouver resident was excited to share the news of his win with his wife. “She said if I ever won the lottery, I would have to immediately tell her!”
To celebrate, McNicoll bought flowers for his wife. “The plan is to go on vacation!”
McNicoll plans to go on “a big vacation” and buy a new car.
On how it feels to win?
“Shocking, then exciting and then fun!”
McNicoll purchased the winning ticket at the Town Pantry in Chevron on Ladner Trunk Road and 96 Street in Delta.
So far in 2024, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $48 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.
