One lucky Victoria man has won over a half-million dollars while killing time, waiting for a friend.
According to BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the lucky winner, Curtis R., was waiting for a friend at Elements Casino Victoria when he struck metaphorical gold.
Curtis reportedly placed a $2 wager on MegaJackpots Cash Eruption via PlayNow, BCLC’s gambling website, and watched as his bet became a $550,690 prize.
“I was playing poker at the casino and I called my buddy to ask him to come out and join me,” said Curtis. “While I was waiting for him, I played some slots on my phone.”
The lucky winner says his friend was buying chips at the cash cage when he told him he won. After briefly celebrating with his friend, Curtis went home to tell his wife.
“When I got [home], she thought I woke her up for only $5,000 but got very excited when I said ‘no, way more than that.’”
Curtis plans on putting the winnings towards a family trip to Disneyland. The trip was only tentative for a while, but with these winnings, he and his family will be able to make the vacation happen a lot sooner.
He also says he wants to buy a new truck with the money.
