Sang Eun Lee and Myung Jun Kim were out shopping together and decided to purchase a lottery ticket on a whim. The pair must be glad about their impulse purchase, as this ticket ended up winning a $500,000 Extra prize from the October 21, 2025, Lotto Max draw.
“I was at home when I scanned the ticket on the [BCLC Lotto!] app and saw it was a winner,” recalled Lee. “I didn’t believe my eyes. My husband was at the gym and I had him come home to show him.”
The Port Coquitlam couple is taking some time to decide what’s next. “We are trying to stay calm and make good decisions. No big purchases right away,” said Kim.
On how it feels to win?
“This win gives us more freedom of choice!” shared Lee.
The winning ticket was purchased at a lotto kiosk inside Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
So far in 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $42 million in winnings from the Extra and more than $232 million from Lotto Max. 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 www.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.
