From grocery run to a $275,000 Big Spin win

What started as a routine stop at the grocery store turned into a lifechanging moment for Ryan S., a Kamloops winner who walked away with $275,000 thanks to Big Spin.

Sitting in his car after shopping, Ryan scratched his ticket and saw two words that stopped him cold: “Spin Win.” Curious and a little stunned, he opened the BCLC Lotto! app to spin the animated Big Spin wheel, expecting maybe a smaller prize.

Instead, the wheel landed on BIG SPIN, unlocking a guaranteed six figure prize.

“My heart was going 300 miles per hour.”

Excited but cautious, Ryan wanted to make sure it was real. He brought the ticket to Cascades Casino Kamloops, still half expecting to be told there was a catch.

There wasn’t. Staff confirmed the win and let him know he was heading to Vancouver for a shot at anywhere from $100,000 to $500,000.

Overwhelmed, Ryan called his wife. Big Spin was still brand new, so he explained the experience step by step, scratch the ticket, spin digitally, then spin the live wheel. Once it clicked, the excitement kicked in for both of them.

Soon after, Ryan and his wife arrived at BCLC’s Vancouver office. Cameras were rolling, staff gathered, and excitement filled the room as everyone prepared to witness the very first live Big Spin.

Ryan stepped up, took a breath, and gave the massive wheel a powerful spin. As the numbers slowed, the room fell silent. When it finally stopped, the result was clear: $275,000.

Cheers filled the room as Ryan and his wife hugged, stunned and smiling, taking in a moment neither of them will forget. What began as a quick grocery run had become a quarter million dollar win.

Right now, Ryan says there are no firm plans for the money, and that’s part of the excitement. The win brings flexibility, security, and the freedom to take their time deciding what comes next, whether that’s future adventures, long term goals, or simply enjoying the peace of mind that comes with a big win.

Ryan may be the first Big Spin winner, but he won’t be the last. The next BC Big Spin winner could be anywhere, moments away from a spin that changes everything.