Gordon McIvor was early for a doctor’s appointment and decided to drop into the drugstore nearby to buy some mints. On a whim, he purchased a Set for Life Scratch & Win ticket and won a free play. It turns out that the free play ticket ended up scoring him the game’s top prize of $675,000.
“I decided to take the free play ticket to the doctor’s office and scratched it there,” recalled McIvor. “I then took it back to the retailer to check. Everyone in the doctor’s office knew I won, and they were all looking at me, so it was kind of funny.”
The Chilliwack resident first shared the news of his win with his wife. “I went to a car dealership soon after I found out! My wife and I had been talking about getting a used car. I called her from the dealership saying we can get a new one and told her about the win. She thought I was full of it.”
Apart from buying a new card, McIvor plans to help his daughter with a down payment for a home and purchasing a newer vehicle. He is also thinking of upgrading his RV.
“I was stoic. I remained calm after winning and everyone in the doctor’s office was asking me how I was so calm!”
The winning ticket was purchased and validated at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Vedder Road in Chilliwack.
So far in 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $5 million from Set for Life.
Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Players can check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere using the BCLC Lotto! App.
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.
