A North Vancouver couple is taking time to absorb a life-changing windfall after discovering a $500,000 win from the Sept. 9, 2026 Lotto 6/49 draw.
Discovery through the BCLC app
The pair, identified only as Jackquiline and Waldemar S., found out about the prize after scanning their ticket using the BCLC Lotto! app. According to their account, the win did not register immediately — prompting repeated scans and a phone call to confirm what the app was showing.
“I had to scan a few times, just to make sure before I called Jackquiline,” Waldemar said. “I never win anything, so it was hard to believe! I was so happy when I called her and she was too!”
The couple have not publicly announced plans for the money and said they are still processing the surprise.
Ticket bought at Park Royal in West Vancouver
The registered ticket was sold at a lotto kiosk located at Park Royal in West Vancouver. While the winners live in North Vancouver, the point of purchase was across the inlet — a reminder that winning tickets can come from anywhere in the region.
- Prize: $500,000 (Lotto 6/49, Sept. 9, 2026)
- Winners: Jackquiline and Waldemar S. (North Vancouver residents)
- Point of purchase: Lotto kiosk, Park Royal, West Vancouver
- Discovery method: BCLC Lotto! app scan
Context: a year of notable wins in B.C.
The couple’s prize is one of several sizable redemptions in British Columbia so far this year. According to available figures, players have redeemed more than $35 million from the Extra game and over $52 million from Lotto 6/49 in 2026.
Other publicized winners this year include a Port Coquitlam resident, identified as Leslie M., who claimed a $1-million Scratch & Win prize after validating the ticket in-store, and a Langley man who discovered a $500,000 Daily Grand win from the March 19 draw while at work.
| Winner (municipality) | Prize | Game |
|---|---|---|
| Jackquiline & Waldemar S. (North Vancouver) | $500,000 | Lotto 6/49 |
| Leslie M. (Port Coquitlam) | $1,000,000 | Scratch & Win |
| Unnamed (Langley) | $500,000 | Daily Grand |
Lottery representatives commonly advise winners to validate tickets promptly and to seek independent financial and legal advice when claiming larger prizes. Winners also sometimes choose to remain private; in this case, only first names and initials were provided for the North Vancouver couple and other publicly reported winners.
Local resonance and responsible play
For residents watching from North Vancouver, the story is a mix of celebration and a reminder about gambling etiquette. Public reports closing the piece emphasise moderation: know your limits and play within them.
For now, Jackquiline and Waldemar S. are in the early stages of deciding what, if anything, will change. They told media they simply felt “unbelievable” and “happy” at the moment of discovery.
As the North Shore digests another local jackpot, neighbours say the win has generated conversation but also a measured curiosity about how sudden prizes reshape household plans and community ties.
