Press release

Montréal, February 6, 2017 – Georges-Alexandre Roy-Ahmarani won an annuity of $25,000 a year for life at the January 12 draw of Grande Vie.

Summary
• Lottery: Grande Vie
• Prize won: $25,000 a year for life
• Draw date: January 12, 2017
• Winner’s place of residence: Laval
• Retailer: Marché Express Ste-Rose (2025 Boulevard Arthur-Sauvé, Laval)
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec headquarters in Montréal

Winner’s reaction
• Mr. Roy-Ahmarani checked his ticket a few days after the draw.
• When he saw the mention “Surprise” on the retailer display, he thought he had won a trip or a car.
• When he realized it was a lifetime annuity, his legs became weak, even though he is calm by nature.
• His winnings will enable him to purchase a car and the home of his dreams.

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 aims 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 to December 31, 2016, Loto-Québec paid out a record-breaking 104 prizes worth $1 million or more in Québec.