An ordinary day at home quickly turned Extra-ordinary for Mari-Jo Mason upon discovering she matched 4/4 Extra numbers from the August 20, 2025 BC/49 draw, netting her a $500,000 prize.
The Nelson resident was at home and discovered she won big after checking her ticket on BCLC’s Lotto! App.
“I didn’t know what to say,” Mason recalled of the moment she realized she won. “I was really surprised!”
Mason was most excited to share the news of her win with her mom and is looking forward to her trip to the United Kingdom, thanks to her win.
“It’s exciting. I’m so happy!”
The winning ticket was purchased at Stuart’s News on Lakeside Drive in Nelson.
So far in 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $36 million in winnings from the Extra and more than $11 million from BC/49. Say ‘Yes’ to the Extra for the chance to win up to $500,000. The Extra is a $1 add on game available to purchase with Daily Grand, Lotto 6/49, BC/49 and Lotto Max at any BCLC lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com.
Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Winning numbers and group release forms can be found online at bclc.com. Players can check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices. Learn more about the BCLC Lotto! App here.
BCLC offers socially responsible gambling entertainment while generating income to benefit all British Columbians. Players can visit PlayNow.com to learn how to set time and money limits. For more information on tools and resources to encourage healthy play, visit GameSense.com.
