Lawrence Campbell is fighting a bitter legal battle after his former girlfriend vanished with a $5 million prize he claims was rightfully his.
According to a lawsuit filed on May 14, 2025, in Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench, Campbell, 45, purchased a Lotto 6/49 ticket for $3 at a CanCo convenience store on Isabel Street on January 19, 2024—just a day before the draw.
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Two days later, while tidying up at a friend’s house, he found the ticket on the floor and scanned it on his phone, discovering it matched all six numbers for the $5 million jackpot.
Overjoyed, Campbell and his live-in girlfriend of 18 months, Krystal Ann McKay, rushed to a nearby Shoppers Drug Mart to verify the win on video.
After a visit to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) offices, Campbell was declared “ineligible and unable to claim the winnings.”
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He had recently lost his wallet and lacked valid government-issued ID or any active bank account. A WCLC agent reportedly advised him to let McKay publicly claim the prize instead, leading her to sign the ticket and deposit the full $5 million into her personal account.
Few days after the payout cleared, McKay allegedly cut off all contact with Campbell. She blocked his number and social media before abruptly leaving him for another man.
“She ghosted him,” Campbell’s lawsuit states plainly, claiming she “severed all ties” and vanished with the fortune, leaving him penniless and heartbroken.
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In his suit, Campbell demands the full $5 million, arguing he was the ticket’s sole purchaser and owner, and that McKay held the funds “in trust” for him.
He also sues the WCLC and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, accusing them of providing “bad advice” and failing to warn of the “inherent risks” of transferring the claim—such as potential disputes or loss of control over the prize.
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On May 23, 2025, Campbell’s lawyer appeared in court seeking an emergency order to freeze McKay’s assets and prevent her from dissipating the funds.
McKay’s attorney has confirmed she plans to file a defense but offered no further comment, while the WCLC maintains the claim process followed standard protocols and that winners must meet ID requirements.
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