Press release

Montréal, February 8, 2018 – Mauricie resident Patrice Poirier De Foy pocketed a million-dollar Guaranteed Prize at the January 20 draw of Lotto 6/49.

Summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize won: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed Prize
• Draw date: January 20, 2018
• Winner’s place of residence: Mauricie
• Retailer: Ultramar (103, boulevard Est, Maskinongé)
• The retailer will receive a $10,000 prize, equal to 1% of the win.
• Claim centre: Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières

Highlights

• When it came time to pay for his purchases at the store, Mr. Poirier De Foy saw a Lotto 6/49 ticket in his wallet that he had forgotten. So, he had it validated.
• From that moment forward, everything seemed to be in slow motion according to the winner.
• He heard a different chime from the terminal and asked the cashier to validate the ticket a second time.
• When he realized what was happening, he cried out “I’m a millionaire!”
• He first announced the good news to his mother, then to his daughters.
• The lucky winner, whose retirement is still a few years away, no longer needs to work by necessity.
• He plans on purchasing a house big enough for his mother to move so he can take care of her.

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.