Kenneth Johns smiles for a winner’s photo at BC Lottery Commission’s (BCLC) Kamloops head office after winning $58,314 from the BC 50/50 Super Bowl Super Jackpot on Sunday, February 2^nd, 2020.

The Elkford resident purchased the winning ticket at Sneaky’s Pub on Michel Road and could not believe his eyes when he won the 9 p.m. draw.

“I was watching the screen and saw the location come up in my area,” said Johns. “I checked my ticket where I bought it. My first thought was that it was unbelievable.”

On what prompted him to buy a ticket, Johns explained, “I buy them on a regular basis, but I wish a little harder when the jackpots are higher.”

As for celebrating his exciting win, Johns said he is planning to purchase a vehicle and to make his daughter’s upcoming wedding extra special.

This is the second announcement in two days of East Kootenay residents winning big.

Photo submitted by BCLC

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