Delta residents Belkiss L. and Howard H. need to plan their travel itinerary, after winning a $500,000 Extra prize from January 16, 2026 Lotto Max draw.
“I was at FreshCo and scanned the ticket,” recalled Howard of the moment he realized he and Belkiss won. “The first thing that came to my mind was, ‘I’m out of here!’ I just wanted to leave.”
Howard first shared the news with his wife, Belkiss. He picked her up from work and told her, “We’re going shopping.”
“When he first told me, my first reaction was wanting to see the ticket!” recalled Belkiss. “I didn’t believe him until I saw the ticket and we checked on the Lotto! App. Then I started jumping and screaming.”
Belkiss and Howard are still determining what to do with their windfall, but they shared they have a few ideas including travel and buying a new car.
On how it feels to win?
“Amazing!” said Belkiss.
The winning ticket was purchased at FreshCo on Ladner Trunk Road in Delta.
In 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $51 million in winnings from the Extra and more than $248 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.
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