Press release

Montréal, February 26, 2018 – Estrie resident Adamo Altobelli won $1,000,000 at the February 9 Québec Max additional selections draw.

Summary

• Lottery: Québec Max
• Prize won: $1,000,000
• Category: Additional Selections
• Draw date: February 9, 2018
• Winner’s place of residence: Estrie
• Retailer: Ultramar (1330, rue Dunant, Sherbrooke)
• The retailer will receive a $10,000 prize, equal to 1% of the win.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s head office in Montréal

Highlights

• Mr. Altobelli was visibly excited to come to claim his million dollars at Loto-Québec headquarters!
• Still giddy from learning he had become a millionaire at Québec Max, he said he was up all night imagining all he could do with his winnings, even waking his wife to share the moment together.
• The Estrie resident plans on keeping his two feet on the ground and take time to think things through.
• Plans: get in shape, eat a healthy diet, travel and purchase an environmentally friendly car! He plans on continuing to work a few more years before retiring.

Quote

• “Mr. Altobelli happily wistful gaze in his eyes as he told his story of his big win,” said Marie-Josée Laplante, with Customer Service at Loto-Québec.

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.