Overview
- Chau bought the winning Lotto Max ticket on May 20 at a 7-Eleven in Burnaby while picking up a Bubly sparkling water.
- He forgot about the ticket until days later when he found it in his bag at work and scanned it using the lottery app.
- Chau matched all seven numbers in the May 23 draw and officially claimed his $40 million prize on June 19.
- He intends to work with a financial planner to allocate funds for his family’s future and local charities.
- Chau is considering whether to pause or leave his job as he explores travel plans and community support initiatives.