PGX visitor wins gold medal 2010 Winter Games tickets

August 24, 2009, Richmond, B.C. – Prince George resident, Theresa Gaboury, is the latest winner of gold medal tickets to the 2010 Winter Games. While visiting the BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome during the PGX, Gaboury entered her name into the ballot box to win the pair of gold medal 500m Speed skating tickets.

"I can't believe it, I'm so excited. You never think you're going to be the one that wins," exclaimed Gaboury. "I'm so glad I entered my name in, I had heard the staff in the Dome talking about it. It was a fun addition to the PGX."

This summer, the BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome is travelling to festivals around the province, sharing the excitement of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and giving one lucky winner in each community a pair of gold medal event tickets, including the much sought-after accommodations.

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

As an Official Supporter of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, BCLC is helping send British Columbians to gold medal events like the ice hockey, figure skating and speed skating during the 2010 Winter Games.

"BCLC is thrilled to be able to share the 2010 Winter Games Dome with communities across the province," continued Graydon. "Through SportsFunder lottery games, BCLC will continue to send many more British Columbians to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games."

For a chance to win VIP packages and gold medal event tickets to the 2010 Winter Games, SportsFunder games are available at your favourite lottery retailer.

BCLC Vancouver 2010 Sponsorship Home

For more information please contact:
Chris Fairclough
BCLC Corporate Communications Officer, 2010
Tel: 604.341.1935
Email: cfairclough@bclc.com

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