A group of 15 coworkers from Foy’s Irish Bar in Vancouver recently hit the jackpot, winning $1 million on a LottoMax ticket from the August 16 draw. This stroke of luck has brought an extra dose of excitement to the lively establishment, where the staff are not just celebrating their big win but also their close-knit camaraderie.
The winning ticket was a collaborative effort, with James Browne, one of the staff members, taking on the role of coordinator. He purchased and checked the tickets for the group, using the BCLC Lotto! App. Browne recounted the thrilling moment when he realized they had won big: “I scanned the first few tickets on my BCLC Lotto! App and won $20,” he said in a BCLC press release. “The last ticket was the big winner. I walked down to Kingsgate Mall to double-check the ticket as I needed to make sure.”
Once the win was confirmed, Browne shared the life-changing news with his coworkers via group text. At first, his message was met with disbelief, as the reality of their good fortune began to sink in. Each of the 15 winners will receive approximately $66,666 before taxes, a sum that many plan to use for various personal goals, from travel to savings.
The celebration of their win began with a party at Foy’s Irish Bar, where the atmosphere was filled with joy and laughter. And the festivities aren’t over yet—plans for a second celebration are already underway, ensuring that the group can fully enjoy their unexpected windfall together.
The lucky ticket was purchased at the Circle-K convenience store at the corner of Davie and Bidwell streets in Vancouver’s West End. This modest convenience store has now become a place of fond memories for the group, marking the start of their good fortune.
This story of shared success highlights the power of teamwork and the joy that comes from celebrating wins together. For the staff at Foy’s Irish Bar, this LottoMax win is not just about the money—it’s about the bond they share and the memories they’ve created together.
