Press release

Montréal, August 27, 2018 – On August 21, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean resident Pierre Girard came in to claim the $2,000,000 grand prize on a winning 2 000 000 $ suprême scratch ticket.

In short

• Lottery: 2 000 000 $ suprême
• Prize won: $2,000,000
• Category: grand prize
• Draw date: August 21, 2018
• Winner’s place of residence: Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
• Retailer: Dépanneur Hemming (1250, chemin Hemming, Drummondville)
• The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $20,000
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s Québec City office

Highlights

• When Mr. Girard, a bit of a prankster, announced the good news to his family, no one believed him!
• This wasn’t the first time he purchased a 2 000 000 $ suprême scratch ticket. He had actually purchased several: “I was sure that one day I would win!”
• Mr. Girard was with a colleague at work when he scratched the ticket: “Look at that!” he said when he realized he had won. He immediately went to the closest store to confirm he had really won the $2,000,000 grand prize.
• “Now I can really say that I work for the joy of working!” the winner confided, stating that he’s not ready for retirement just yet.

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.