Press release

Montréal, November 1, 2017 – Saguenay–Lac‑Saint-Jean residents Chantal Cloutier and Roger Venne struck luck at the Québec 49 draw of October 25 when they pocketed the $2,000,000 grand prize!

Summary

• Lottery: Québec 49
• Prize won: $2,000,000
• Category: grand prize
• Draw date: October 25, 2017
• Winners’ place of residence: Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
• Retailer: Dépanneur 707 (707, rue Simard, Saint-Ambroise)
• The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $20,000.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s Québec City office

Highlights

• Ms. Cloutier discovered his big win went he went to the convenience store.
• As Mr. Venne works in the Grand Nord region, she couldn’t reach him right away to tell him the good news.
• She took a photo of the ticket and sent it by instant message telling him to have a look.
• Flabbergasted, he replied “Wow! Two million dollars! I’m I crazy?”
• The two lucky winners experienced a lot of emotion when they claimed their cheques at Loto-Québec’s offices.
• Ms. Cloutier plans on an early retirement, whereas Mr. Venne wants to take time to reflect. For the time being, he will be investing some money to guarantee his financial security.

Quote

• I was crying, shaking, and I felt my knees going weak! Mentioned the new millionaire.

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. All details are on the You’ve won? page of the Lotteries site.

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 October 31, 2017, Loto-Québec paid out 92 prizes worth $1 million or more and created 111 millionaires. Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 26 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity.