Killing time online paid off big for a Vernon man.
Joshuah Haymond was left incredulous when he discovered he won a Snake Rattle & Roll slot prize worth $630,000 on BCLC’s PlayNow.com.
Haymond was waiting for a friend to arrive when he opted to play the slot game on May 3, 2025.
“My friend was running late, so I decided to play the game on PlayNow,” he recalled. “My first thought was, ‘What the heck just happened?’ I was so excited!”
Haymond has kept the news of his win a secret until now.
“I still haven't told my girlfriend. I wanted to make sure it was real before I told her.”
Haymond plans to celebrate his windfall over a fancy dinner and looks forward to doing a few home renovations, thanks to his prize.
As B.C.’s only legal gambling website, PlayNow.com is the only site whose profits benefit British Columbians through investments in things like healthcare, education and community programs.
Players can visit PlayNow.com to learn how to set time and money limits.
For more information on tools and resources to encourage healthy play, visit GameSense.com.
