Those hoping to cash in on a massive chase the ace jackpot in small town Bay de Verde will have to wait another week — or longer. But most went away empty-handed, while organizers grapple with the prospect of hosting an even larger event next week. These three women from the Goulds area of St. John's were part of a group that won a $24,000-plus consolation prize at the Bay de Verde chase the ace event Wednesday evening. Even the consolation prize was massivePeople began arriving in Bay de Verde early in the afternoon and ticket sales continued at a brisk pace until the 8:30 p.m. deadline. It is the best thing that's ever happened to Bay de Verde," said resident Kim Emberley.

Source: CBC News August 25, 2016 08:15 UTC