Image: B.C. Lottery Corporation / Abbotsford resident Brian Andrus is the winner of the Set for Life $675,000 jackpot. 

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Abbotsford man wins Set for Life prize

Abbotsford man California-bound after winning six-figure Set for Life jackpot

Jan 13, 2025 | 10:49 AM

ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford resident Brian Andrus can’t resist the allure of the Magic Kingdom after winning the top prize of B.C. Lottery Corporation’s Set for Life jackpot.

In a news release from BCLC, Andrus and his family will be California-bound after winning Set for Life’s top prize of $675,000.

“It was my day off and I was running errands, and redeeming some tickets from the holidays,” recalled Andrus. “I found out I won while sitting in my car and had to check the back to make sure I read the rules properly!”

After calling BCLC and receiving a recommendation to validate the ticket with a self-checker, the Abbotsford resident visited a gas station and then immediately called his wife.

“I called her, and she didn’t believe me at first so she asked me to send her a photo. She was so shocked but was so happy once her shock wore off!” he exclaimed.

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Andrus is planning a trip for his family to Disneyland. “My son and daughter have been wanting to go for years, and this win will allow me to surprise them with this trip!”

On how it feels to win?

“Blessed!”

The winning ticket was purchased at Walmart on Vedder Way in Abbotsford.

In 2024, BCLC says lottery players redeemed more than $13 million in Scratch & Win prizes. Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Players can check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere using the BCLC Lotto! App.