Time Is Running Out for a Mystery Millionaire in Metro Vancouver
A life-changing prize is hanging in the balance as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) urges Lotto Max players to double-check their tickets. A $1 million winning ticket purchased in Surrey for the May 21, 2024 draw has yet to be claimed — and time is running out.
The ticket is set to expire on May 21, 2025, exactly one year from the date of the draw, in line with the 52-week claim period outlined by BCLC rules. If no one comes forward by then, the ticket will be worthless, and the winnings will be redistributed into future lottery programs.
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Where Was the Ticket Bought? BCLC Is Staying Quiet for Now
According to the BCLC, the winning ticket was sold somewhere in Surrey, a major city within Metro Vancouver. However, the specific retail location and the winner’s identity will not be disclosed until the prize is officially claimed.
“All winners of major prizes have one year from the draw date to claim their prize,” BCLC stated in its official release. “Once the prize is claimed, the retail location will be shared publicly.”
Winning Numbers for May 21, 2024: Are You the Millionaire?
The winning Lotto Max numbers from the May 21, 2024 draw are:
01, 04, 06, 07, 34, 40, 46
Bonus Number: 02
Players are being encouraged to check all possible places where they may have stashed their tickets — wallets, glove compartments, kitchen drawers, purses, or even between the pages of books.
How to Check Your Lotto Ticket Before It’s Too Late
For those who may have forgotten about their tickets or misplaced them, BCLC makes it easy to verify lottery numbers. Tickets can be checked:
- At any BCLC-authorized lottery retailer
- Online at BCLC.com
- Via the official BCLC Lotto! App
It takes only a few seconds to scan a ticket, but doing so could change a person’s life forever.
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Major Lottery Prizes Rarely Go Unclaimed in B.C.
Shelley Wong, a spokesperson for BCLC Media Relations, noted that it’s extremely rare for a major prize like this to go unclaimed.
“Most unclaimed prizes are for a small amount, such as a few dollars,” Wong said. “It is extremely rare for major prizes of $10,000 or more to go unclaimed.”
That’s why BCLC is increasing outreach through media and social platforms, hoping the rightful owner of the $1 million ticket will see the message and step forward before it’s too late.
What Happens If the Ticket Is Never Claimed?
If the winner doesn’t claim the prize by May 21, 2025, the money won’t go into anyone’s pocket — not even BCLC’s. Instead, it will be returned to future lottery programs, meaning the money will help fund upcoming prize draws and promotions.
Still, it’s a huge missed opportunity for whoever bought that lucky ticket in Surrey.
The Clock Is Ticking: Could You Be B.C.’s Next Millionaire?
With just weeks left before the one-year expiration deadline, the search for B.C.’s newest millionaire intensifies. If you or someone you know bought a Lotto Max ticket in Surrey in May 2024, now is the time to dig it out and check.
One small slip of paper could be worth a life-altering $1 million — but only if it’s found in time.