Lottery tickets have been some of the most popular purchases over the past few weeks, as both instant tickets and draw-based ones provided many individuals with the chance to win big. Lotto 6/49 recently witnessed its last draw for 2020 and one individual hailing from British Columbia became eligible for a cash payout of CA$9.34 million.
For many individuals, the last days of the year bring a special memorable feeling that everything they do could possibly change their life for good and invite good fortune into the upcoming year. Buying lottery tickets and participating in various gambling activities is a way for many of them to pave the way to success and a more special 2021.
Main Prize
British Columbia Lottery Corporation recently made it clear that there is a brand new winner hailing from the province and they could ring in the New Year much richer. The winning Lotto 6/49 ticket was sold in the West Vancouver region ahead of the December 30 draw coming as the last one of 2020. It was a lucky one for whoever is in possession of the winning ticket.
The winner fond of the popular draw-based lottery offering has a total of 52 weeks to claim their prize in a timely manner before it expires at the end of 2021. For the time being, nobody has contacted the Crown corporation claiming they are in possession of the winning Lotto 6/49 ticket and projections are that the winner could take their time to process the news about the large windfall.
As for the numbers drawn during the December 30 regular draw, those were 7, 14, 30, 32, 38, 45, as well as the bonus number 6. In order to bag the Main prize amounting to some CA$9,342,568.90, the Lotto 6/49 ticket had to match the six main numbers. The one sold in West Vancouver was the right match for this special draw.
Lotto 6/49
The Crown corporation reminded people hailing from the province that they should check their purses, drawers, and pockets for any misplaced tickets that could end up changing their life for good. As for the December 30 draw, two tickets managed to match five of the Main numbers, as well as the bonus one, and this resulted in a cash payout of CA$110,803.10 for each of them.
January 2 is about to bring the first Lotto 6/49 draw for this year and all eyes are set on it. It will bring a Main prize of approximately CA$5 million. Along with it, lottery enthusiasts will also get the chance to bag the single guaranteed CA$1-million prize. British Columbia Lottery Corporation knows how important the holidays are for many individuals, especially in 2020.
Finding comfort in the familiar is crucial for many people and some of them are ready to give the gift of chance to their loved ones. The #GiftSmart program launched once again at the beginning of December, reminding people that instant lottery tickets are not appropriate gifts for children.