Wednesday February 5, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
A Victoria resident who purchased a 6/49 ticket at the Uptown Walmart has won half a million dollars.
The $500,000 win resulted from matching 4/4 Extra numbers in the November 23, 2024 Lotto 6/49 draw.
The ticket winner is Judith Hunter who says she is grateful to have won.
Uptown Centre is located at Saanich Road and Oak Street near Highway 1 (Douglas Street) in Victoria.
About lottery wins:
BC Lottery Corporation says that BC lottery players in 2024 redeemed more than $54 million in winnings from the Extra and more than $144 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49.
Saying ‘Yes’ to the Extra is a chance to win up to $500,000.
The Extra is available with Daily Grand, Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max and BC/49.
BC lottery options are available at retail outlets and online at PlayNow.com .
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