Gregory Seward won over $200,000 on a BCLC game at Casino Nanaimo in early April. (submitted photo)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Nanaimo man wins big, while unclaimed Nanoose lotto ticket worth $500,000

Apr 29, 2025 | 9:53 AM

NANAIMO — The region’s streak of lotto luck appears to be continuing.

A ticket purchased in Nanoose Bay won $500,000 on the Saturday, April 26 Lotto 6/49 draw, by matching all four numbers in the EXTRA prize.

The winner has a year to collect their prize.

Meanwhile, a Nanaimo man is over $200,000 richer after an early April win on a BCLC contest run at Casino Nanaimo.

Gregory Seward took home $213,639.30 through the ‘Jack Up The Jackpot’ contest and learned about the win while at home with his daughter.

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“I couldn’t believe it, I just couldn’t. I was so shocked. [My daughter] was floored and said that she needed to pinch herself,” Seward said of the win.

Seward plans on purchasing a new Yukon SUV and splurging on a trip to Disneyland with his grandchildren.

“I’m still in awe. I’m someone who really enjoys life, and this win just made everything even better,” Seward said.

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