‘Extra’ special lottery win for Okanagan resident

A Kelowna lottery winner calls it a “game changer” for his family.

Troy Brown won $500,000 in the Lotto Max Feb. 9, 2021 draw.

Brown said ‘Yes’ to the Extra when he purchased a ticket at the Circle K Convenience store on Glenmore Drive. He was on Vancouver Island for work when he stopped at a grocery store for some lunch and remembered he had a ticket to check.

“I scanned my ticket and couldn’t believe it! I was in disbelief,” he said. “I asked the person behind me to make sure I was seeing things right. I was shaking so bad that he had to help me scan the ticket again!”

After he realized he’d matched 4/4 numbers to win the Extra’s top prize, he phoned his wife to share the amazing news; however, she was at work so he left quite a few ecstatic messages for her on her answering machine.

Brown celebrated his life-changing win by treating his work crew to dinner, something that made him very happy to do. “It’s truly an amazing feeling,” he added.

As for what he plans to do with his prize, Brown looks forward to a family vacation to Hawaii or Costa Rica once it’s safe to travel again. Some home renovations are also in store. “It’s a game changer for my family!”

In 2020, B.C. lottery players redeemed more than $32 million in prize-winning Extra tickets. The Extra is available with Daily Grand, Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, and BC/49 at any BCLC lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com.