Press release

Montréal, June 7, 2017 – Montréal resident Roukens-Lee Saint-Félix wins $25,000 a year for life at the June 1 draw of the lottery 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 opted for the lump sum of $500,000.)
• Category: 5/5
• Draw date: June 1, 2017
• Winner’s place of residence: Montréal
• Retailer: Fleur du Soleil (5047 Rue de Charleroi, Montréal)
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s head offices in Montréal

Highlights

• Mr. Saint-Félix made a random purchase of a Grande Vie ticket.
• He was eating when he checked the results and didn’t believe his luck at first.
• His two best childhood friends were the first to learn of the good news.
• Above all, Mr. Saint-Félix plans on giving money to his loved ones and set aside what is left over.
• An entrepreneur at heart, he would like to own his own business. These winnings are sure to give him a good head start!

Citations

• “Impossible!” said Mr. Saint-Félix when he realized he had won.
• “Unbelievable! Crazy!” exclaimed the winner when he came to claim his cheque at Loto-Québec’s winners lounge.
• “You only live once!” said the winner to explain why he chose the lump sum.

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 5, 2017, Loto-Québec has awarded 64 prizes worth $1 million or more, for a total of 83 new millionaires. Thanks to the lotteries Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie, 17 lucky winners walked away with a lifetime annuity or a lump sum.