Coquitlam Resident Becomes Millionaire Overnight with $1 Million Lotto 6/49 Win

A life-changing moment arrived for Rosa Rodriguez, a Coquitlam resident, when she won an astounding $1 million on a Lotto 6/49 ticket.

The winning ticket was purchased at London Drugs in Coquitlam Centre, and it wasn't until she was at the Port Coquitlam Chevron, getting gas and buying another lottery ticket, that she discovered her incredible fortune from the July 8 draw.

Initially, Rodriguez thought she had won $1,000 and needed to recheck her ticket using a scanner. To her disbelief, she realized she had just become a millionaire. Overwhelmed with excitement, she couldn't wait to share the good news with her husband, who warmly embraced her with joy.

With her newfound wealth, Rodriguez has big plans in mind. She intends to use her winnings to visit her family in the Philippines, where she also aims to build a new home. Additionally, she plans to renovate her Coquitlam home and assist her son. To top it off, Rodriguez wishes to visit Singapore, a place that holds special significance as it is where she and her husband first met.

Still reeling from the shock of her win, Rodriguez describes feeling like she's "floating in the air" with happiness.

This year has seen B.C. lottery players win over $63 million on Lotto 6/49 draws, adding Rodriguez's amazing jackpot win to the list. The odds of matching all six numbers for the top prize of $5 million on a Lotto 6/49 ticket are one in 13,983,816, making her million-dollar win an extraordinary stroke of luck.