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$500K lotto win ‘makes life easier’ for 91ԭ couple

Family incredulous upon first hearing news of lottery win
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Jeffrey Scott and Mari Volkaert won $500,000 on the Lotto 6/49 draw extra from April 15. (BCLC/Special to Black Press Media)

Jeffrey Scott had to do some convincing of family members, assuing them that he and his wife really did win half a million dollars.

Scott was relaxing at home but immediately froze after learning he and his wife won the $500,000 Extra prize from the Lotto 6/49 draw on April 15.

Scott purchased the ticket with his wife, Mari Volkaert, and checked the ticket using the BCLC Lotto! App.

Scott and Volkaert first shared the news with family, who “didn’t believe us at first,” recalled Scott.

While they have no specific plans on how to spend their winnings, the 91ԭ couple enjoy spending time with family and working around their house, especially in the yard.

On how it feels to win the lottery?

“It will make our life easier, that’s for sure,” said Volkaert.

The pair purchased the winning ticket at the On the Run in Aldergrove, on Fraser Highway and 264th Street.

In 2022, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $45 million in winnings from the Extra and more than $113 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49. Say ‘Yes’ to the Extra for the chance to win up to $500,000. The Extra is available with Daily Grand, Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, and BC/49 at any BCLC lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com.

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