Surrey man ‘couldn’t process’ $32M win
Published 1:30 pm Monday, September 28, 2026
After a busy day, Amritpal S. needed some time to decompress, so he went to White Rock to clear his head.
As it turns out, the Surrey man had a lot more to process after he checked his British Columbia Lottery Corporation ticket and learned he had won the $32-million Gold Ball Jackpot from the Sept. 19 Lotto 6/49 draw.
“I checked my ticket in the car, using the [BCLC Lotto! Mobile] app,” Amritpal shared in a BCLC release. “I saw the amount and was confused. I read $32,000 and used other phones to check. I couldn’t process it!”
He went home and interrupted his sister eating dinner to share the news.
“My sister was the first person I told. She was speechless and started crying.”
Amritpal plans to celebrate his win with family, the release said.
While he is still taking some time to decide what to do with his windfall, he shared he wants to help his parents and sister, purchase a house, and get a few cars.
“I know I can buy anything I want, but I’m still taking some time to decide. My dream car is a Dodge Challenger though.”
Winning that much made him very happy, he said.
“I’m so happy! This will change my life.”
The winning ticket was bought at 7-Eleven on 152 Street and 104 Avenue in Surrey.
Amritpal completed his prize claim at BCLC’s Vancouver office on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
So far in 2026, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $85 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49., BCLC shared.