Press release

One prize has yet to be claimed

Montréal, September 12, 2016 – Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean resident Regis Minier had the great fortune of winning one of the additional prizes of $1,000,000 drawn at Québec Max on September 2. A grand prize in the same amount was won at Extra on the same day, in the same region. The lucky number was 6191960, and the prize has not yet been claimed.

In brief
• Lottery: Québec Max
• Prize won: $1,000,000
• Category: Additional prizes
• Draw date: September 2, 2016
• Winners’ place of residence: Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
• Retailer: Couche-Tard (1542 Rue Bagot, La Baie)
• The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s Québec City offices

Winner’s reactions
• The lucky winner was shaking like a leaf and couldn’t believe his luck when he received the cheque for $1,000,000 that confirmed his big win.
• He shared this joyous event with his spouse and a friend.
• Still in a state of shock, Mr. Minier wishes to take some time out before deciding what he will do with his winnings that will open up many possibilities!

Quote
• “What a wonderful person I had the privilege of meeting today! A new millionaire who will know exactly how to make the most out of life thanks to his new-found fortune!,” remarked Marie-Eve Huot of Loto-Québec’s customer service division.

Claiming lottery prizes in gaming establishments
Lottery prizes may now be claimed at the gaming halls in Trois-Rivières and Québec City as well as at Loto-Québec’s offices in Montréal and Québec City. The same service is available at the Casino de Montréal, the Casino du Lac-Leamy, the Casino de Charlevoix and the Casino de Mont-Tremblant. For more information, see the Loto-Québec website page at loteries.lotoquebec.com/en/winners/you-have-won.

About Loto-Québec
Loto-Québec’s mission is to responsibly and efficiently manage games of chance in a controlled and measured fashion, in the interest of all Quebecers. Entertainment is at the heart of its activities. From January 1, 2016, to September 9, 2016, Loto-Québec paid out 66 prizes worth $1 million or more.