1. Prizes Under $1,000: At any BC lottery retailer.
2. Prizes $1,000 to $25,000: Mail in your winning ticket to BCLC or visit a regional prize payout centre.
3. Prizes Over $25,000: For bigger prizes (like 1 million) you need to visit the BCLC office in Kamloops or Vancouver. Contact BCLC before you go to make sure they’re prepared for you.

Every ticket purchaser can buy tickets online through PlayNow.com site at any time, 24/7. For in-person purchases at authorized retailers, the hours typically depend on the store’s operating hours, but most retailers sell tickets during their business hours, usually from early morning until late evening.

For specific games like Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49, tickets must be purchased before 7:30 PM Pacific Time on draws days to be eligible for that night’s draw. After this cutoff time, tickets purchased will be entered into the next draws.

The odds of winning Daily Grand in BC vary by prize category. Here are the key odds:

1. Grand Prize (Win $1,000 a day for life): 1 in 13,348,188 to win by matching all 5 main numbers and the Grand Number.
2. Second Prize ($25,000 a year for life): 1 in 2,224,698 to win by matching all 5 main numbers only.
3. Other Prizes: Daily Grand has other prize options for matching fewer numbers, with better odds as you match fewer numbers. For example, 4 main numbers and the Grand Number is 1 in 10,339 and 3 main numbers and the Grand Number is 1 in 178.

Overall, the odds of winning any prize in the Daily Grand lottery are 1 in 6.8.

The largest lottery win in BC history was $70 million in a Lotto Max draw in September 2021. This made headlines all over the province as it was the biggest prize ever awarded in BC. Lotto Max is known for big jackpots and this was a big one for both the winner and the BCLC. There have been other big wins in the past but this $70 million is the biggest. The winner joined the exclusive club of Canadians who have won life changing prizes through the lottery.

In British Columbia, lottery winners are required by the BCLC to have their identity made public after winning. This typically includes revealing your name, photo, and prizes details. The main reason for this policy is to ensure transparency and maintain trust in the lottery system, as it helps prevent fraud and manipulation. While your name and photo are disclosed, you do have some control over how much personal information or stories you wish to share publicly. However, complete anonymity is not allowed, and some level of public recognition is part of the winner verification process. Many winners seek the advice of financial or legal professionals to help manage the attention that follows a big win, but full privacy isn’t an option.