Press release
ExtraA Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean resident claims $1,000,000 nine months after the draw
ExtraA Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean resident claims $1,000,000 nine months after the draw
Montréal, June 8, 2017 – Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean resident Dany Labeaume got quite the surprise when he had his Extra number from the September 2, 2016, validated: he learned that he had won $1,000,000! The happy winner is sharing his winnings with his parents, Johanne Blouin and Clément Labeaume.
The winners received their cheques during a festive meeting held at Hôtel Château Roberval this Thursday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m.
Summary
- Lottery: Extra
- Prize won: $1,000,000
- Category: Grand prize
- Draw date: September 2, 2016
- Winner’s place of residence: Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Retailer: Ultramar (450 Boulevard Marcotte, Roberval)
- The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000.
- Claim centre: Québec City office
Highlights
- Dany Labeaume usually waits till he has 15 to 20 tickets before having them validated.
- He got quite the surprise when he saw $1,000,000 displayed on the gaming terminal!
- He decided to share his winnings with his parents, who are very happy for their son.
- Mr. Labeaume, who plans to continue working, will be purchasing a motorcycle and trailer.
- He also plans on buying a cottage.
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 June 7, 2017, Loto-Québec has awarded 65 prizes worth $1 million or more, for a total of 83 new millionaires. Thanks to the lotteries Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie, 16 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