Man Sues Former Girlfriend After She “Ghosted” Him Following CA$5 Million Lottery Win

Lawrence Campbell of Winnipeg is suing his former partner, Krystal McKay, along with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, over a CA$5 million jackpot that McKay claimed—and then disappeared with.

• Campbell won the lottery on January 20, 2024, but couldn’t claim the prize himself because he lacked a government-issued ID and a bank account.

• Following advice from the WCLC, Campbell allowed his then-girlfriend McKay to claim the prize on his behalf.

• The couple appeared together publicly when the prize was awarded, and WCLC misleadingly stated Campbell had gifted the ticket to McKay for her birthday.

• Campbell’s lawsuit denies this, insisting the ticket was originally his and that he only let McKay claim the prize due to his paperwork issues.

• Shortly after claiming the prize, McKay “ghosted” Campbell and was later found with a new partner, reportedly telling Campbell she wanted to end things.

• The lawsuit seeks full restitution of the winnings and requests a court order to prevent McKay from spending the money.

• McKay reportedly obtained a restrictive order against Campbell amid the dispute.

• Campbell’s lawyer acknowledges the story sounds incredible but stands by its truth, emphasizing Campbell’s trust in McKay and the lottery authorities.