Press release

Montréal, November 7, 2018 – On October 27, Montréal resident Yvon Sam pocketed $1,002,777 while playing Mega Jackpots^® Cleopatra™ on Loto-Québec’s online gaming website, lotoquebec.com.

In short

• Lottery: Mega Jackpots^® Cleopatra™
• Prize won: $1,002,777
• Claim date: October 27, 2018
• Winner’s place of residence: Montréal

Highlights

• On October 27, Mr. Sam played Mega Jackpots^® Cleopatra™.
• An animation appeared on his screen saying he had won a big prize.
• He didn’t really pay any attention to the animation, and continued playing.
• The next day, Mr. Sam was supposed to leave for Europe, but he received a call from lotoquebec.com informing him he was a millionaire!
• He immediately postponed his trip until he could come claim his cheque.
• The Montréal resident plans on take another trip, but bringing his family along with him. Unless of course he receives another surprise phone call!

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 November 6, 2018, Loto-Québec has paid out 125 prizes worth $1 million or more and created 101 millionaires. Gagnant à vie!, Grande Vie and Liste de vie! lotteries have provided 20 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity.

A video of the winner was posted to Loto-Québec’s YouTube channel. It can be used for online versions of articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpwsq1ApU8M