Press release

Gatineau, January 15, 2017 – Imagine spending a dream weekend at Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, taking part in a unique show and walking out a millionnaire... that is exactly what happened to André Rioux of Val-d’Or as part of the televised Celebration 2017 gala. Luck was on Mr. Rioux’s side during the elimination draws among 36 finalists from all over Québec.

“I’m not nervous; deep down, I don’t think it has sunk in yet,” said Mr. Rioux, immediately after winning the grand prize of one million dollars. The winner and his spouse plan to make a few lifetime dreams come true with this sum.

Furthermore, Lucie Allard, of the Laurentides region, and Nicodemo Fazzolari, of Montréal, each walked away with $100,000.

Taped live from the Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, the Celebration 2017 gala aired tonight on TVA. The show was hosted by Anouk Meunier and Patrice Bélanger, and Yves Corbeil was on hand to reveal the winning numbers for a 28th year in a row. Director Joël Legendre created an original show starring 2Frères, Bïa, Boogat, Isabelle Boulay, DJ Champion, Gardy Fury, Alexe Gaudreault, Marie-Eve Janvier, Geneviève Leclerc, King Melrose and Jonathan Painchaud.

During the Celebration 2017 gala, several other prizes were drawn for ticket holders at home, including a $5 million jackpot and five $1 million prizes! All winning numbers are available on loteries.lotoquebec.com.

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.