West Kelowna, B.C., resident Jennifer Cole won a life-changing jackpot this summer.
“I heard that the jackpot was won on PlayNow.com, so I logged on to my account,” said Cole, who has had a lottery subscription since May.
“When I saw the number in my account, it was a lot more than expected.”
It’s the largest lottery prize ever awarded from a ticket purchased on PlayNow.com and Cole is thrilled to be the province’s newest millionaire.
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“I plan on taking some time to decide what’s next but am definitely looking forward to traveling,” said Cole, who claimed her $31-million jackpot Aug. 12 at BCLC’s Kamloops head office.
PlayNow.com is B.C.’s only legal online gambling website and its profits support provincial initiatives.
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Lotto Max is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays after 7:30 p.m.
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