Jackie L. of Richmond has five million reasons to smile after winning the Classic $5 Million Jackpot on the Lotto 6/49 draw from January 28, 2026.

 “This means having a nice retirement, and we’ll pay off the mortgage”, says Jackie about what the $5 million windfall means to him. He also looks forward to sharing his winnings with his son and grandchildren. “We will be a-ok,” he said.

 Jackie, who buys his lottery tickets using PlayNow’s lottery subscription, won the jackpot on a quick pick and says he will continue playing. He adds the win won’t change his lifestyle, saying he plans to be careful with his winnings.

 In 2025, B.C. lottery players redeemed more than $71 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49. 

 As B.C.’s only legal gambling website, PlayNow.com is the only site whose profits benefit British Columbians through investments in things like healthcare, education and community programs. 

 Players can visit PlayNow.com to learn how to set time and money limits. For more information on tools and resources to encourage healthy play, visit GameSense.com.