Press release

Montréal, July 24, 2017 – Selling a winning ticket for the jackpot is a stroke of sheer luck for a retailer. Imagine doing it twice in two months, making for yet another millionaire! This is exactly what happened at Provigo Robert Lafond located in Sherbrooke. After selling the Lotto Max that won the $55,000,000 jackpot at the June 2 draw, the store sold the winning ticket of the Lotto 6/49 Guaranteed Prize drawn last Saturday night.

Estrie resident Daniel Lalime purchased his Lotto 6/49 at the lucky supermarket and pocketed $1,000,000 at the draw of July 22.

Summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize won: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed Prize
• Draw date: July 22, 2017
• Winner’s place of residence: Estrie
• Retailer: Provigo (169 Rue Queen, Sherbrooke)
• The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s head offices in Montréal

Highlights

• Mr. Lalime was all smiles Monday when he came to claim his $1,000,000 cheque.
• The winner had difficulty containing his emotion: “You have to experience it to understand what it feels like.”
• Mr. Lalime plans on paying off his mortgage and a few debts as well as pampering himself by buying a new car.
• “I will keep working, but I’ll be working fewer 70-hour weeks!” he added.

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 to July 18, 2017, Loto-Québec has awarded 72 prizes worth $1 million or more, for a total of 88 new millionaires. Thanks to the lotteries Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie, 19 lucky winners walked away with a lifetime annuity or a lump sum.