David W. was out shopping and decided to check his lottery tickets. He was so excited from winning free plays, that he almost didn’t realize that he won $1 million from the July 1, 2026 Lotto 6/49 draw.
“When I first checked, I saw zeroes, but what really caught my eye was the two free plays I won,” recalled David. “Then I realized I had won $1 million!”
The Merrit resident first shared the news with his son. “He said the f-word!” Then, David shared the news with his neighbor. “He said get out of here and said the f-word. I told them they were supposed to congratulate me, not swear at me!”
David shared that after his wife’s passing last year, it changed how he views things. While he has no plans to celebrate, he intends to complete renovations on his home.
The winning ticket was purchased and validated at Walmart on Crawford Avenue in Merritt.
So far in 2026, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $40 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.
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.
