Press release
Lotto 6/49A million-dollar Guaranteed Prize is won in Montérégie
Lotto 6/49A million-dollar Guaranteed Prize is won in Montérégie
Montréal, July 10, 2017 – Montérégie resident Carlos Araya won $1,000,000 at the Lotto 6/49 draw of July 1.
Summary
- Lottery: Lotto 6/49
- Prize won: $1,000,000
- Category: Guaranteed Prize
- Draw date: July 1, 2017
- Winner’s place of residence: Montérégie
- Retailer: Place Longueuil lottery kiosk (825 Boulevard Saint-Laurent O., Longueuil)
- The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000.
- Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s head offices in Montréal
Highlights
- Mr. Araya has been playing the same numbers for several years and always thought he would win one day.
- His good fortune came when his number matched the Guaranteed Prize number!
- “This is my first winner!” said the cashier who validated the ticket.
- The lucky winner, still shaken, decided to continue his activities of the day, including working out at the gym and going to work. Although, he did find time to stop by Loto-Québec’s head office and pick up his cheque!
- He wanted the precious piece of paper in hand before telling his family the news.
- Mr. Araya plans on buying a new truck, but intends on taking time to reflect before making any additional plans.
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 4, 2017, Loto-Québec has awarded 71 prizes worth $1 million or more, for a total of 86 new millionaires. Thanks to the lotteries Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie, 18 lucky winners walked away with a lifetime annuity or a lump sum.
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Source:
Patrice Lavoie
Corporate Director, Public Affairs, Press Relations and Social Media
Loto-Québec
514-499-5130
patrice.lavoie@loto-quebec.com
twitter.com/patricelavoie
Information:
Danny Racine
Communications Advisor
Loto-Québec
514-499-7101
danny.racine@loto-quebec.com