Press release

Montréal, May 18, 2017 – Lanaudière couple Ginette Migneault Vendette and Pierre Vendette won a million dollars at the April 29 draw of Extra.

Summary

• Lottery: Extra
• Prize won: $1,000,000
• Category: 7/7
• Draw date: April 29, 2017
• Winners’ place of residence: Lanaudière
• Retailer: Uniprix (24 Montée Rémi-Henri, Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan)
• The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal

Highlights

• Ginette Migneault Vendette and Pierre Vendette always add Extra to lottery tickets they buy.
• It was a wise choice at the April 29 draw, as they walked away with Extra’s $1,000,000 grand prize!
• The couple learned of the good news when they had their ticket validated by the retailer.
• Thanks to this grand prize, the lucky winners plan on taking full advantage of their retirement, pay off their mortgage, travel and make a few investments.

Quotes

• “I thought I had won $2, but the display said $1,000,000!” said Mr. Vendette.
• “I told him to check it again, because I, for one, knew it was the million dollar prize!” added Ms. Migneault Vendette.

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 May 16, 2017, Loto-Québec has awarded 59 prizes worth $1 million or more, for a total of 78 new millionaires. Thanks to the lotteries Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie, 15 lucky winners walked away with a lifetime annuity or a lump sum.