Press release - Loto-Québec

Montréal, March 21, 2017 – With only a few days left before the draw to determine the 20 $1 million prizes, already 92% of the 100 $ ultime lottery tickets have been sold. The excitement generated by this ticket offering Quebecers the best chance of becoming a millionaire will be even more intense on Thursday, March 30, when Loto‑Québec selects 20 winning numbers on the TVA network.

Don't miss this great evening
• Anouk Meunier will host the evening when 20 winning $1 million numbers are revealed.
• The draws will be shown during commercials on TVA throughout the evening between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• The draws will be conducted at the Casino du Lac-Leamy’s ALEA nightclub, with musical performances by DJ Champion, Lou, Sally Folk and Alexe Gaudreault.
• Everyone is invited to come and join the festivities, with admission on a first‑come, first‑served basis. The Casino du Lac‑Leamy’s Bar 7 will also show the event on its giant screen for those who could not get into ALEA.
• Winning numbers will be displayed at loteries.lotoquebec.com.

100 $ ultime, in short
• Marketing date: February 6, 2017
• Draw date: March 30, 2017
• Grand prizes: 20 grand prizes of $1 million, 1 of which is decomposable
• Ticket price: $100
• Odds of winning $1 million: 1/25,000
• Odds of winning a prize: 1/4
• Number of tickets printed: 500,000

Quotes
• “We’ve noticed that many groups were formed to purchase tickets. People play 100 $ ultime with friends, co‑workers or members of their family,” said Isabelle Jean, President of Operations – Lotteries and Vice‑President of Public Affairs.
• “The draws will be conducted live on March 30 at the Casino du Lac‑Leamy, and the 20 winning numbers will be announced on the TVA network. This is simply a not‑to‑be‑missed event when up to 20 new Québec millionaires will be crowned,” she added.

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 December 31, 2016, a record 104 prizes worth $1 million or more were won in Québec.