Press release
$1,000,000Two colleagues share the grand prize at Extra
$1,000,000Two colleagues share the grand prize at Extra
Montréal, February 14, 2018 – Centre-du-Québec residents and colleagues Jean-Yves Barbeau and Denis Côté won $1,000,000 at the February 2 draw of Extra.
Summary
- Lottery: Extra
- Prize won: $1,000,000
- Category: Grand Prize
- Draw date: February 2, 2018
- Winner’s place of residence: Centre-du-Québec
- Retailer: Épicerie Lauzière (2015, rue Saint-Pierre, Drummondville)
- The retailer will receive a $10,000 prize, equal to 1% of the win.
- Claim centre: Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières
Highlights
- Mr. Barbeau and Mr. Côté got the surprise of a lifetime when the learned they had won $1,000,000 at Extra!
- Mr. Côté is the one who had the lucky ticket validated.
- Dumbfounded by this stroke of luck, he first informed the news too his spouse, before going to meet Mr. Barbeau.
- The two colleagues have been playing the lottery together for the past 15 years.
- A vacation to a sun destination and the purchase of a motorcycle are on their to-do list.
- The two winners wish to remain grounded, focussing on their financial security for retirement.
- They received their cheques in a festive atmosphere in the intimate setting located at the Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières.
Quote
- “I don’t think I had realized it!” mentioned Mr. Côté.
- “It’s a crazy feeling!” he added.
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. In 2017, Loto-Québec paid out 107 prizes worth $1 million or more and created 132 millionaires. Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 29 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity.