A man from Winnipeg, Canada, reportedly won millions on a lottery ticket. His now ex-girlfriend then allegedly stole the winnings, and he never saw a penny.
Lawrence Campbell has reportedly taken these serious allegations to court. Per a report by CTV News, Campbell and his then-girlfriend, Krystal Ann McKay, hit the jackpot of $5 Million CAD on a 6/49 Lottery Ticket on January 19, 2024. However, he accused his ex of taking the money and “ghosting” him, even though he explained they were in a “loyal, committed and promising’ romantic relationship” at the time.
The lawsuit explains the alleged order of events. Campbell visited a CanCo convenience store and bought himself a 6/49 Lottery Ticket. He handed the ticket over to his ex as he had lost his wallet. They allegedly forgot about the ticket until he found it a few days later. Campbell reportedly scanned the ticket’s bar code on his phone, revealing he had hit the jackpot.
The complaint alleges complications started to arise when the Western Canada Lottery Corporation discovered Campbell did not have a valid ID. They allegedly said he should let McKay publicly claim the win. The money reportedly went into her bank account as Campbell did not have one.
The claim also reportedly states that McKay did not return to a hotel room the couple was sharing. Campbell allegedly searched for her and eventually found her in bed with another man. The claim reportedly says she then “ghosted him,” blocked him on social media, and even took out a protection order.
McKay Is Filing A Defense Statement Regarding The Lottery Winnings
CTV News explains that Campbell is requesting $5 Million because he bought the ticket and trusted McKay to hold onto the winnings. The outlet reportedly received an email from McKay’s lawyer saying she would be filing a statement of defense. McKay is not the only person named in the lawsuit. The Western Canada Lottery Corporation is reportedly mentioned as they provided “bad advice.” Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is also listed.
Campbell’s Lawyer is reportedly seeking an order to prevent McKay from “selling or gifting” anything of value. The lawsuit will reportedly go to court in a few weeks once McKay has filed her defense.