A Vancouver resident is starting the new year with a significantly brighter financial outlook after winning a major lottery prize just before the holidays.
A Life-Changing Phone Call
Adam Snider of Vancouver is the fortunate winner of a $1 million Maxmillions prize from the Lotto Max draw held on December 9, 2025. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) confirmed the win, which Snider discovered after receiving a surprising phone call.
"It's a nice mid-life gift," Snider remarked about his sudden windfall. The unexpected news arrived as a perfect surprise during the festive season, offering new possibilities for the winner and his family.
Details of the Winning Ticket
The winning ticket was purchased in Vancouver, though the exact retail location has not been disclosed by lottery officials. The prize was part of the Maxmillions draw, an additional game within the Lotto Max framework that creates more million-dollar winners when the main jackpot reaches its cap.
Snider's win is one of several major prizes awarded across Canada in the final Lotto Max draws of 2025. The BCLC routinely encourages winners to sign their tickets immediately and keep them in a secure location before claiming their prize.
Planning for the Future
While specific plans for the $1 million remain private, such a substantial sum typically allows winners to pay off mortgages, invest for retirement, help family members, or fulfill long-held personal dreams. For a mid-life winner, the prize can provide significant financial security and freedom.
The BCLC reminds players that all lottery winners have one year from the draw date to claim their prizes. Major wins like this one are celebrated by the corporation, which often provides winners with resources for financial planning after their life-changing event.
As for Adam Snider, his holiday season in Vancouver was undoubtedly merrier, marked by the extraordinary gift of a $1 million lottery win that promises to shape his future in exciting new ways.
