B.C. Players Cash Out CA$802M in Lottery Prizes Last Year
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation has another successful year in terms of lottery winnings in the Province of B.C. In 2022, local lottery players have cashed out over CA$802 million in prizes. More than 100 million winning tickets were sold at provincial retailers or online on PlayNow.com.
The BCLC has sold more than 100 million winning tickets at retailers or online on PlayNow. Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley generated the largest portion of the CA$802 million in winnings with CA $382.1 million. Thompson Okanagan region has gathered the second-largest volume in lottery winings from 2022 with a total volume of CA-226.2 million, and 18 winners of prizes of $500,000 or more.
Pat Davis, CEO and President of BCLC, reflected on the agency's performance in 2022. He was able to engage with all employees and service providers. BclC has managed to build on its CA$1.3 billion return from last year.