Press release

Montréal, October 11, 2018 – On October 4, Chaudière-Appalaches resident Jean-Guy Lebel pocketed $258,978 while playing Lotto Poker on Loto-Québec’s online gaming website, lotoquebec.com.

In short

• Lottery: Lotto Poker, with Option Plus
• Prize won: $258,978
• Category: progressive jackpot
• Draw date: October 4, 2018
• Winner’s place of residence: Chaudière-Appalaches
• Claim center: Loto-Québec’s office in Québec City

Highlights

• Mr. Lebel got the surprise of his life when he won $258,978 at Lotto Poker, with Option Plus.

• It all started when, after checking his Lotto 6/49 ticket and seeing that he hadn’t won, he decided to try something new—Lotto Poker.

• When his cell phone screen went black and the prize amount popped up, he rushed to wake up his spouse with the good news: “I won $258,978!”

• He then phoned Loto-Québec to confirm that the amount was real.

• Rather than go on a spending spree, Mr. Lebel plans to invest his winnings.

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 October 9, 2018, Loto-Québec paid out 111 prizes worth $1 million or more and created 96 millionaires. Gagnant à vie!, Grande Vie and Liste de vie! lotteries have provided 18 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Ours big winners can be found on the Winners page of our Lotteries website.