Sunday December 21, 2025 | VANCOUVER, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
A Lotto 6/49 ticket that was purchased in Quesnel for the December 20, 2025 draw has matched the winning 10-digit raffle number.
- That ticket purchaser has won the $46-million Gold Ball Jackpot.
- The winning jackpot numbers were: 12706438-43
52 weeks to claim:
All lottery prize winners have 52 weeks from the draw date printed on their ticket to come forward to claim their prize.
The specific retail location where the winning lottery ticket was purchased, and the lottery winners’ name(s) will be announced after the winner has come forward to claim the prize, says BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) in a news release today.
Over $69 million in Lotto 6/49 winnings in 2025:
So far in 2025, BC lottery players have redeemed more than $69 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49.
Long-standing favourite:
Lotto 6/49 is a popular long-time nationwide lottery game. Tickets are drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays after 7:30 pm (PST). The next Gold Ball draw is coming up Christmas Eve, December 24.
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.
For sale at retailers and online:
Players can purchase tickets at any lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com. Players can now check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices.
Crown corporation:
BCLC states that they offer socially responsible gambling entertainment while generating income to benefit all British Columbians.
The BC Government states that BCLC is a Crown corporation that conducts and manages gambling in a responsible manner while focusing on innovation, strategic partnerships and community outreach.
Since 1985, 100% of BCLC profits from play have gone back into helping communities across B.C. thrive. Profits are after funding the operations, management and investment in the crown corporation.
Where the money goes:
BCLC revenues are primarily to help fund education, health care and social programs in BC.
BCLC also takes part in First Nations revenue sharing.
Funds are also provided to policing and the provincial Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, host local governments, community gaming grants, as well as horse racing.
BCLC says they have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities.
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