Lottery winner "started screaming" and scared friend after massive win

Oct 12 2022, 8:36 pm

A BC man says his friend thought he was hurt after he started screaming because he won a major lottery jackpot.

Dale Buckner from Maple Ridge was at a friend’s place doing some work outside when he realized his life just changed in a major way.

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Dale Buckner/BCLC

“I started screaming,” says Buckner. “My friend thought I was hurt and came out to see what happened – I told him I won.”

Turns out he won $675,000 playing Set for Life after buying and validating his winning ticket at Webster’s Corner Store on Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge.

“It feels good because I can do things that I have always wanted to do.”

So, what is Buckner planning to do with the money?

He plans on purchasing an excavator and visiting Mexico with his winnings.

So far this year, BC lottery players redeemed more than $8 million in Set for Life prizes.

If you’re looking to become a millionaire, you’ll have a lot of chances this Friday in the Lotto Max draw.

No one won during the Tuesday, October 11 draw, so the $70 million is still up for grabs.

The last time someone won the jackpot was during the August 12, 2022, draw.

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