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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Filipino immigrant wins Canada's largest-ever lottery jackpot
[Source] Justin Simporios, a Filipino immigrant in British Columbia has won the largest individual lottery prize in Canadian history, claiming the entire $80 million Canadian dollars ($57 million) Lotto Max jackpot from the May 9 draw. The 35-year-old resident of Surrey became an instant multi-millionaire after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket at a Walmart in Central Surrey while shopping for hamburger ingredients. A life-changing ticket Simporios said he usually buys tickets only when the jackpot exceeds $40 million Canadian dollars. On the night of the draw, he checked the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) website and saw that the winning ticket had been sold in Surrey. After comparing his numbers under a flashlight while his daughter slept, he realized he had matched all seven. He immediately woke his wife to share the life-changing news. Trending on NextShark: A historic win The BCLC confirmed Simporios was the sole winner of the May 9 draw. The winning numbers were 06, 10, 16, 17, 30, 38 and 48. The prize marks the largest individual lottery payout in Canadian history. Plans for the future Trending on NextShark: Simporios, who has lived in Surrey for four years, resigned from his job at a logistics company before the win was publicly announced. He plans to use his newfound wealth to buy a home, help his mother retire early, pay off his sister's medical school debt and support local charities. 'I'm an immigrant. I came from a poor country. Like, this money's a lot, right? I've been struggling. I'm a father. I work full time,' Simporios said. "This is so much money for us … I really want to give back to the community as much as I can,' he added. Trending on NextShark: He also hopes to take his family on a long-awaited visit to the Philippines and fulfill a personal dream of watching Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James play in person. This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Trending on NextShark: Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Vancouver Sun
24-05-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
A winning $40-million lottery ticket was sold in B.C. — a week after man claimed record prize win
B.C. has another multimillion-dollar lottery winner about a week after handing out a record-breaking $80 million win on May 9. The B.C. Lottery Corporation says a Lotto Max ticket purchased in Burnaby for Friday's draw matched all seven winning numbers to win the $40 million jackpot. The corporation says lottery prize winners have 52 weeks from the draw date printed on their ticket to come forward to claim their prize. The corporation says the seven winning numbers were: 13, 19, 23, 26, 36, 39, and 47. BCLC says the odds of winning a Lotto Max jackpot are one in 33,294,800 per $5 play. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The latest jackpot comes after Justin Simporios was given his cheque for $80 million. Simporios, a 35-year-old married father, won the lottery after buying a quick pick ticket, which he said he only buys when the jackpot gets around $40 million or higher. Simporios, who has lived with his wife and daughter in Surrey for four years after moving from Montreal, won not just the largest lottery awarded in B.C. but what was also the largest jackpot won by an individual in Canada. With files from Gordon McIntyre
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
B.C. man says $500K lottery win ‘feels the same as how I felt when I caught this big trout'
Lottery winner Bill Cash is seen in this image handed out by the BCLC. The vast majority of people will never know what it's like to win the lottery, but a recent B.C. winner says it's comparable to a far more common experience. A Prince George resident—fittingly named Bill Cash—netted a $500,000 Extra prize from the May 9 Lotto Max draw. When the B.C. Lottery Corporation asked what it felt like to win, Cash had this to say: 'It feels the same as how I felt when I caught this big trout the other day.' Cash reeled in the winning ticket while stopping for gas at Four Rivers Co-Op on Westgate Avenue, according to the BCLC. He first shared the news with his daughter. 'She said I was full of it,' he remembers. Cash plans to put some of his windfall toward an investment portfolio, and is looking into buying a classic 1957 convertible. According to the BCLC, lottery players in the province have redeemed more than $18 million from the Extra and $102 million from Lotto Max so far in 2025. The odds of winning the top Lotto Max Extra prize are approximately one in 3.7 million.
Global News
21-05-2025
- Global News
Richmond, B.C. youth arrested in BCLC PlayNow cyberattack
Richmond RCMP say a 'youth suspect' has been arrested for allegedly participating in a cyberattack on the B.C. Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) PlayNow iGaming website. The BCLC first detected the attack last July, when it noticed a suspiciously high volume of traffic on the site. The Crown corporation's cybersecurity team later determined it was facing a 'credential stuffing' attack, in which a malicious actor try to get into users' accounts with email and password combinations hacked or stolen from other websites. That prompted the BCLC to issue a notice to users urging them to change their passwords. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Up to 250,000 attempts were made to gain access to a 'small percentage' of user accounts, Richmond RCMP said. 1:42 Canadian agencies ill-equipped to tackle growing cybercrime threat, auditor general finds The Richmond RCMP's Economic Crime Unit was tasked to probe the attack, and ultimately identified a suspect in Richmond, who they believe was 'responsible for some of the compromised accounts, and allegedly purchased stolen login information from a social media platform,' police said in a media release. Story continues below advertisement Mounties arrested the suspect on Feb. 28. Police have not disclosed their age. 'Based on all situational factors and in consultation with BCLC, Richmond RCMP have elected to proceed with the restorative justice program under the Youth Criminal Justice Act for the offences which were attributed to the youth,' the RCMP said. Restorative justice refers to a voluntary process that aims to repair the harm caused by an offender rather than simply punishing them, and can involve a variety of forms including apologies, restitution, community service or counselling.
The Province
21-05-2025
- The Province
B.C. crime news: Youth arrested in Richmond in connection with lottery cyber attack
Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. File photo of a person in handcuffs. Photo by Igor Vershinsky / Getty Images/iStockphoto This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Mounties in Richmond have arrested a youth following an investigation into a cyber attack that affected some B.C. Lottery Corporation's PlayNow user accounts. In July 2024, BCLC became aware of a suspiciously high volume of traffic on its iGaming site, the RCMP said in news release Wednesday. BCLC's cybersecurity team determined the traffic was the result of credential stuffing. RCMP describe this as a practice in which criminals attempt to gain access to user accounts using emails and passwords leaked or stolen from other websites. According to BCLC, an estimated 250,000 attempts were made to gain unauthorized access to PlayNow user accounts. RCMP said the BCLC notified affected players that their accounts had been locked due to suspicious activity and took measures to block the suspicious traffic. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Investigators then learned the unauthorized access to some of the compromised accounts originated in Richmond. On Feb. 28, a youth was arrested. Richmond RCMP have elected to proceed with the restorative justice program under the Youth Criminal Justice Act for the offences. One person arrested in Kamloops after police seize weapons, drugs and stolen property One person has been arrested in Kamloops after police seized more than a dozen firearms from a residence on Sifton Avenue on Tuesday. RCMP say the search involved an emergency response team because of the high-risk nature involving the possible presence of weapons at the property. Police officers also seized illicit drugs, stolen property and vehicles. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. One person was arrested and later released. Charges are expected. Man charged with aggravated assault in Penticton A man arrested in connection with an assault at a restaurant in December in Penticton has been charged with a criminal offence. RCMP say 49-year-old Shaun Richard Clauson has been charged with one count of aggravated assault. On Dec. 22, officers were called to a restaurant in the 2400-block of Skaha Lake Roadafter the assault which left a 28-year-old man with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Clauson was arrested and later released on conditions. Read More Columnists Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks CFL Columnists
