Vancouver resident Bin Wei, who won the lottery, is pictured in a photo from the B.C. Lottery Corporation. CTV


August 31, 2024 Tags:

A Vancouver resident is celebrating a major win after scoring a $1 million lottery prize, which will help her pay off her mortgage and might even lead to more restful nights. Bin Wei, who bought her Lotto Max ticket for the August 13 draw at the Real Canadian Superstore located at Grandview Highway and Rupert Street, was overjoyed when she learned of her good fortune.
When Wei scanned her ticket at a self-checkout machine, she initially doubted the result. "I thought something was wrong with the machine," Wei shared. Her disbelief quickly turned to joy as she realized she had won a substantial amount.

Wei plans to use her winnings to pay off her mortgage, a move that will grant her a sense of financial security. She also looks forward to enjoying more restful nights. "Taking home a cool $1 million feels very good," she said, expressing her excitement about the win.

The August 13 Lotto Max draw saw 14 million prizes awarded across Canada, each worth $1 million. Winning either a Lotto Max jackpot or a Maxmillions prize requires matching all seven numbers in a draw, with odds of approximately one in 33.3 million, according to lottery officials.

In a similar vein of luck, other stories have emerged from the Lotto Max draws. For instance, a group of coworkers from an Irish pub in Vancouver also celebrated a $1 million win, and an Abbotsford couple marked their $500,000 prize with a special fish and chips dinner.

The B.C. Lottery Corporation has recently urged users of PlayNow to update their passwords after a warning about suspicious activity. This advice is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the security of lottery players and their winnings.

Bin Wei’s story highlights the incredible luck that can strike anyone and serves as a reminder of the life-changing impact of winning such a substantial prize. As she moves forward with her newfound financial freedom, Wei’s plans reflect how a lottery win can help fulfill long-held dreams and bring about much-needed peace of mind.

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