North Vancouver Resident Supporting Son’s Education After Winning $1 Million from Lotto 6/49

Elpidio Cabahug had a happy surprise while shopping, as he discovered that he won $1 million from the July 2, 2025 draw. 

“I found out I won when I was shopping,” recalled Cabahug. “I went to check my numbers [on the self-scanner] and when I saw the screen I asked the cashier, ‘what happened to the scanner?’ I was happy!”

The North Vancouver resident was most excited to share the news with his son. “He was shocked and just kept saying, ‘oh really?’”

Cabahug plans to help pay for his son’s university education, gift some to his family and put his money away in savings. 

On how it feels to win? 

“It is a blessing!”

The winning ticket was purchased at a lotto kiosk at Park Royal in West Vancouver.  

So far in 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $46 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. 

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