Richmond Winterfest visitor wins gold medal tickets

May 14, 2009, Richmond, BC - Christina Chong of Richmond has won of a pair of gold medal tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. While attending the Richmond Winterfest during the one-year countdown, Chong visited the BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome and entered her name into the ballot box to win the pair of men's 1500m Speed skating event tickets.

"I'm so excited, and very surprised. I was hoping to win but the ballot box was so full I didn't think I had a chance," exclaimed Chong. "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity."

"The BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome gave the public an opportunity to experience the spirit and excitement of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games," said Richmond Centre MLA Olga Ilich. "And now courtesy of BCLC, Christina gets to enjoy the excitement live at the gold medal 1500m Speed skating event right here in Richmond."

"Winterfest was a complete success that everyone will remember for a long time, especially Christina Chong," said Richmond East MLA Linda Reid. "With less than one year to go, you can feel the excitement building."

During February 2009, the BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome visited winter festivals in six B.C. communities, including Kamloops, Richmond, Vernon, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Surrey.

"Our Olympic Oval is the most outstanding of all the new Olympic venues," said Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap. "And as the world watches next year, Christina Chong will be sitting front row with her gold medal tickets. She is in for an amazing experience."

As an Official Supporter of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, BCLC is helping send thousands of British Columbians to the 2010 Winter Games through SportsFunder scratch and win tickets.

"It's so exciting to give someone tickets to the 2010 Winter Games. Attending the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games will be an experience Christina will remember forever," said Michael Graydon, BCLC President & CEO. "BCLC is extremely proud to be a part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and to offer people the chance to win 2010 Winter Games tickets through community event contests and SportsFunder lottery games."

SportsFunder has already given 150 lucky individuals tickets to the 2010 Winter Games through prizes won on their scratch and win tickets. Dianne Furlong was the first Richmond resident with a pair of tickets to the men's gold medal hockey game while Medesta McAuley, Elizabeth Sucic, and Stacey Green, will all be attending the Opening Ceremony thanks to SportsFunder.

"BCLC has retail locations in almost every town in the province. That means in every single community there is a chance for British Columbians to win tickets to the 2010 Winter Games," continued Graydon. "When someone wins tickets to the Olympic Games, it's often a dream come true."

SportsFunder lottery games are available at every lottery retail location in British Columbia.

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