Lottery players in northern B.C. who purchased tickets won $58.4 million in 2022, while more than $802 million in total prizes paid out across the province.
BCLC sold more than 100-million winning tickets to players at retail locations and online on PlayNow.com — the province’s only legal gambling website.
“As we welcome the new year, we’re excited to look back at 2022 and celebrate our players and the dreams that became realities for our lottery winners,” said Pat Davis, BCLC President and CEO.
“BCLC is proud to generate revenue for the Province of B.C., which supports things we all rely on, like healthcare, education and community programs. We’re generating win-wins for the greater good, and today we’re celebrating the 9.3 million winning tickets sold in Northern B.C. in 2022.”
Northern B.C. lottery highlights include:
- $58.4 million in total prizes paid to players
- 9.3-million winning tickets sold
- 10 grand prize-winning tickets sold, valued at $500,000 or more
In 2021/22, BCLC delivered $1.3 billion in net income to the Province of B.C., which distributed it in many ways to benefit British Columbians.
