A Tofino resident says he was left in stunned silence after discovering a Lotto 6/49 ticket he nearly forgot about was worth $500,000.
Bastian A. and his partner were at home when he decided to check his ticket from the March 11th draw.
“She was shocked. We stayed there staring at each other for some time in silence,” he said.
“When I saw it the first time, I thought I won $5,000.”
The ticket had been purchased online through PlayNow, and Bastian admitted the purchase had slipped his mind entirely.
“I bought the ticket and had forgotten about it, and while I was watching TV, I remembered,” he said.
“I checked on the BCLC Lotto! app and it said I had won $500,000.”
After realizing the full amount of the win, the Tofino man said he feels grateful for the opportunity it provides.
He and his partner plan to invest the money and purchase property.
