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Filipino Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Filipino-Canadian wins record $80M lotto jackpot in Canada; plans to help family, community, visit PH
A Filipino-Canadian man from Surrey, British Columbia, has won the largest Lotto Max jackpot ever claimed by a single person in Canada. Justin Simporios, who bought his winning ticket at the Walmart Supercentre in Central City, Surrey, took home a massive $80 million from the May 9, 2025, lottery draw. He found out he won while checking the lottery results late at night. 'I saw that someone won $80 million in Surrey. I was joking and told my wife, 'we're millionaires!' and she told me to stop making that joke. After, I manually checked each number before scanning [using the BCLC Lotto! App]. I cried and shouted, 'we're millionaires!'' Simporios said via British Columbia Lottery Corporation. The excitement did not stop there. Simporios shared that his wife was in 'complete disbelief and a bit mad' when he woke her up, as their daughter was unwell. However, realizing the life-changing news, they both shared the overwhelming joy. With his newfound fortune, Simporios plans to prioritize his family and give back to the community. 'I want to help my family and my wife's family. I'll pay off my sister's medical school debt and help my mom retire early – just giving my family a head start in life,' he said. 'I've struggled before and needed help. Even if I can give an ounce of happiness, I want to help where we can. This feels like a dream,' he added. Simporios also plans to visit his family in the Philippines for a long-awaited reunion, as his wife and child have never been there. Additionally, as a fan of the LA Lakers, he hopes to watch LeBron James play before the basketball star retires. 'The biggest change will be having more time with my wife and family. We want to live with a purpose – to help the community around us,' he added.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Who won $80 Million? B.C.'s largest lottery jackpot gets a face today in Vancouver
The winner of British Columbia's biggest-ever lottery prize will be revealed on Thursday, May 15 in Vancouver. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. PDT to introduce the $80 million Lotto Max jackpot winner. The event will be held at the BCLC office and streamed live on Lotto BC 's Facebook page. A Surrey resident has won the record-breaking $80 million Lotto Max jackpot. The winning ticket was for the May 9 draw. This is the largest lottery prize ever won by a single individual in British Columbia and Canada. Previously, the largest lottery prize in B.C. was $70 million, won in September 2021. This new $80 million win sets a new record. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chegou a Minas Gerais repelente de ratos e pombos Repelente Super Sônico Saiba Mais Undo The winner has one year from the draw date to claim the prize. Once claimed, BCLC will announce the winner's name and the location where the ticket was purchased. Lotto Max is a national lottery game in Canada, with draws held every Tuesday and Friday. The jackpot starts at $10 million and can grow to $80 million. Live Events This $80 million win is a significant event in Canadian lottery history. Many are eager to learn more about the lucky winner. The winning numbers were 6, 10, 16, 17, 30, 38, and 48. The odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot are approximately 1 in 33 million. FAQs What are the 7 luckiest numbers for Lotto Max? The 7 luckiest Lotto Max numbers in 2025, based on frequency of draws, are 5, 29, 6, 3, 44, 47, and 11. These numbers have appeared most often in recent draws, making them the most frequently drawn this year. However, each number has an equal chance of winning. What is the maximum number for Lotto? The maximum number you can select in Lotto Max is 50. Players choose seven numbers from a pool of 1 to 50. The main jackpot starts at $10 million and can grow to a maximum of $80 million, with additional " MaxMillions " $1 million prizes awarded once the jackpot exceeds $50 million.
