Burnaby Resident Eyes Icelandic Holiday After $549K Slot Jackpot Win on PlayNow.com

Pappoj Pinijpong was in disbelief after nearly missing a notification alert detailing some incredibly exciting news: that she won a stunning $ 549,450.26 Jackpot on BCLC’s PlayNow.com.

The Burnaby resident was at home on August 21, 2025, playing the MegaJackpots® Da Vinci Diamond slot game when she initially missed the notification alert that she won big.

“A message popped up and I closed it right away not realizing what it was,” Pinijpong recalled. “I didn't know I won until I got an email notification later on while I was packing for a trip to Toronto!”

Pinijpong eventually checked her PlayNow account upon returning home from her trip and thought, “That’s so cool! It’s really happening!”

Until now, Pinijpong has kept the news of her win a secret and is excited to finally tell her family.

Aside from a trip to Iceland in the near future, Pinijpong plans to share her prize with family.

On how it feels to win?

“It’s unbelievable! So cool,” she said. 

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. For more information on tools and resources to encourage healthy play, visit GameSense.com.