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$1,000,000Capitale-Nationale: He goes out of his way to buy a Lotto 6/49
$1,000,000Capitale-Nationale: He goes out of his way to buy a Lotto 6/49
Montréal, August 29, 2018 – Yvon Paris is a creature of habit, at least when it comes to playing the lottery! It paid off big when he went out of his way to purchase a Lotto 6/49 ticket. The Capitale-Nationale resident wins a guaranteed prize of $1,000,000 at the draw of August 25.
In short
- Lottery: Lotto 6/49
- Prize won: $1,000,000
- Category: guaranteed prize
- Draw date: August 25, 2018
- Winner’s place of residence: Capitale-Nationale
- Retailer: Accommodation Populaire (900, 3e Avenue, Québec)
- The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000
- Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s Québec City office
Highlights
- For 35 years, Mr. Paris buys his lottery tickets at the same place.
- Even though he moved, he still goes out of his way to buy his tickets and say hello to his favourite retailer.
- Mr. Tremblay, the retailer, was so happy that his regular customer won, he came with him to Loto-Québec’s office when he claimed his cheque, just to get a picture with his friend.
- Mr. Paris plans on using his winnings to invest in what’s most important to him: his health and his spouse.
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 August 21, 2018, Loto-Québec paid out 98 prizes worth $1 million or more and created 83 millionaires. Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 13 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Our big winners can be found on our Lotteries website Winners page.
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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