Press release

Montréal, June 4, 2018 – Nova Scotia resident Blane Macdonald Elwood won $1,000,000 at the May 25 draw of Lotto Max.

In short

• Lottery: Lotto Max
• Prize won: $1,000,000
• Category: Maxmillions
• Draw date: May 25, 2018
• Winner’s place of residence: Nova Scotia
• Retailer: Couche-Tard (4510 Boulevard Guillaume-Couture, Lévis)
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s Québec City office

Highlights

• Mr. Macdonald Elwood thought the terminal was defective when he had his ticket validated.
• The convenience store cashier immediately came around the counter to give the winner a hug and tell him he was a millionaire.
• The lucky winner sat in his car for an hour, completely overwhelmed by the news.
• This hard working man will finally be able to realize his dream of retiring and going back home to be near his family.
• When he came to claim his cheque, a very emotional Mr. Macdonald Elwood explained his plans of building a house with a carpentry workshop attached so he can pursue cabinet making at his own pace.
• He plans on making a number of wise investments.

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. Between January 1 and May 23, 2018, Loto-Québec paid out 52 prizes worth $1 million or more and created 34 millionaires. Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 9 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity.