Press release
$1,000,000 Banco spécial: A new millionaire in Montréal
$1,000,000 Banco spécial: A new millionaire in Montréal
Montréal, August 6, 2018 – Montréal resident Wayne McKerness pockets $1,000,000 at the August 1 draw of Banco spécial.
In short
- Lottery: Banco spécial
- Prize won: $1,000,000
- Category: 15/20
- Draw date: August 1, 2018
- Retailer: Dépanneur Soleil (3501 Rue Evelyn, Verdun)
- The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000
- Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s head office in Montréal
Highlights
- Mr. McKerness has been replaying the same numbers at Banco special for about two years.
- He keeps his tickets on the fridge and checks them using Loto-Québec’s mobile application.
- That’s how he found out, the day after the draw, that his life had changed forever!
- He immediately told his spouse the good news. They had a hard time keeping the secret to themselves during dinner with friends that same night.
- The new millionaire plans on buying a condo, but he doesn’t want to go overboard.
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 July 31, 2018, Loto-Québec paid out 93 prizes worth $1 million or more and created 79 millionaires. Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 13 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity.
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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