Jacqueline and Waldemar S. are still in disbelief after learning that they won a $500,000 Extra prize from the September 9, 2026 Lotto 6/49 draw.
Waldemar realized they won after scanning the ticket using the BCLC Lotto! App.
“I had to scan a few times, just to make sure before I called Jacqueline,” recalled Waldemar. “I never win anything, so it was hard to believe! I was so happy when I called her, and she was too!”
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The North Vancouver couple are still in shock and haven’t decided what to do with their windfall. How does it feels to win? “It’s unbelievable, honestly! We’re happy!” said Jacqueline.
The winning ticket was purchased at a lotto kiosk at Park Royal in West Vancouver.
According to BCLC media relations, lottery players have redeemed more than $35 million from Extra and $52 million from Lotto 6/49 in British Columbia.
Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com.
