Okanagan woman wins $2M lottery prize

A Kelowna woman is adjusting her travel and retirement plans after winning $2-million dollars in a B.C. lottery.

Beverly (Christine) Gilbert says she was “shocked” when she checked her BC/49 ticket for the April 6, 2022 draw and found out she matched all six numbers to win the game’s top prize.

“I had to scan it a lot to make sure,” Gilbert recalled. “My first thought was, ‘oh my gosh!’ It was surreal seeing all of the numbers match.”

Gilbert couldn’t wait to share the news with her two daughters.

“I was talking to my youngest daughter on the phone when I checked my ticket. They were both very excited.”

Gilbert plans to enhance her upcoming trip to Europe.

“I had this trip planned with a friend and now it’s definitely going to get an upgrade! I also will purchase a condo, pay off my car and do some investing.”

She is still coming to grips on being $2-million richer.

“I’m in disbelief. This is going to make retirement so much better,” she added.

The Kelowna resident purchased her ticket from Capri Shopping Centre and was at home when she decided to check her numbers on her Lotto! app.