Press release

Montréal, July 13, 2017 – Mauricie resident Michelle Rodrigue won the $25,000-a-year lifetime annuity prize at the July 3 draw of Grande Vie. The winner opted for the lump sum of $500,000.

Summary

• Lottery: Grande Vie
• Prize won: $25,000 a year for life (the winner chose to receive the $500,000 lump sum)
• Category: 5/5
• Draw date: July 3, 2017
• Winner’s place of residence: Mauricie
• Retailer: Couche-Tard (800 6^e Avenue, Grand-Mère)
• Claim centre: Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières

Highlights

• Ms. Rodrigue rarely buys lottery tickets. She decided to try her luck at Grande Vie while out for a walk.
• A wise decision, as she ended up pocketing a lifetime annuity of $25,000 a year.
• She received her lump sum of $500,000 at the Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières.
• The lucky winner plans on taking time to reflect before making any plans about what to do with her winnings.

Lottery prize payments in gaming establishments

Lottery winners may claim their prizes at the Trois-Rivières and Québec City gaming halls, Loto-Québec’s Montréal and Québec City offices, or at the Casino de Montréal, Casino du Lac-Leamy, Casino de Charlevoix or Casino de Mont-Tremblant. See details on Loto-Québec’s website.

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 11, 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.