Someone in BC has won $58M playing Lotto 6/49

Someone in BC is $58 million richer after winning the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot.

An unknown player won the $58 million Gold Ball Jackpot yesterday, March 6, the largest jackpot ever won in BC from a ticket purchased on PlayNow.com, according to a BC Lottery Corporation media release.

The winning jackpot numbers were 1804-1531-05.

Lottery winners have 52 weeks from the draw date indicated on the ticket to claim their prize, the lottery corporation said.

Once the winner has come forward, the specific location from where the winning lottery ticket was purchased as well as the winner's name will be announced.

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