In one other information launch plagued by Taylor Swift references, the British Columbia Lottery Company introduced the winner of its “Live performance of a Lifetime” giveaway Tuesday.
North Vancouver resident and “avid music fan” Douglas Lenhart – who wore a T-shirt and hat with photos from Pink Floyd’s The Wall whereas claiming his prize – could have a VIP suite at BC Place “for one of many greatest live shows of the yr,” BCLC mentioned in a information launch.
The lottery company has been cagey concerning the contest and the prize since saying it over the summer season.
Whereas BCLC’s communications and advertising and marketing relating to the particular scratch and win tickets have included Taylor Swift music titles and lyrics, the company has studiously averted invoking the pop megastar’s title.
Requested whether or not this omission was a advertising and marketing determination or a authorized one, BCLC shared a one-sentence assertion with CTV Information through electronic mail.
“Primarily based on the settlement between BC Place and the artist’s group, we’re unable to substantiate the title,” BCLC mentioned.
The one live shows scheduled for BC Place between now and the top of the yr are Swift’s three Eras Tour reveals on Dec. 6 by way of 8.
Lenhart informed BCLC that he purchased his Live performance of a Lifetime scratch and win ticket on a whim on the City Pantry on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.
The music lover gained one in every of 10 $25,000 prizes, which got here with the prospect to win the grand prize VIP field suite, which seats 14.
“I’ve by no means been in a field suite earlier than,” Lenhart informed BCLC. “I do know my son and his spouse are going to freak out.”
He mentioned he is planning to carry these two, plus his girlfriend and different household and shut buddies to the present. He is additionally going to be donating 4 seats within the VIP suite to the Make-a-Want Basis, in line with BCLC.
“It is loopy,” Lenhart mentioned. “I can not imagine that I’ve gained. I am so excited!”
