Press release

Montréal, August 30, 2017 – Montréal resident Stephane Guernon won a prize of $514,695 with a bet of just 40¢ while playing the new game MegaJackpots™ Cleopatra™ on his phone.

Launched on August 23 on Loto-Québec’s online gaming site Espacejeux.com, Cleopatra™ is linked to the MegaJackpots™ progressive jackpot that’s starts at $500,000.

Summary

• Lottery: MegaJackpots™ Cleopatra™
• Prize won: $514,695
• Draw date: August 27, 2017
• Winner’s place of residence: Montréal
• Claim centre and date: Loto-Québec headquarters in Montréal, August 30, 2017

Highlights

• It was Mr. Guernon’s first time playing MegaJackpots™ Cleopatra™, launched just days earlier.
• After placing a 40¢ bet, he saw that the progressive jackpot had been won, but was not sure he was the winner.
• A call from Espacejeux.com confirmed the good news that he was now a half-million dollars richer!