Press release

Montréal, October 25, 2018 – Centre-du-Québec residents Danny Breton and Sonia Blais won $1,000,000 at the October 12 draw of Lotto Max.

In short

• Lottery: Lotto Max
• Prize won: $1,000,000
• Category: Maxmillions
• Claim date: October 12, 2018
• Winner’s place of residence: Centre-du-Québec
• Retailer: Ultramar Dépan Express (635, avenue Saint-Louis, Plessisville)
• The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000
•  Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s office in Québec City

Highlights

• Danny Breton and Sonia Blais don’t play the lottery on a regular basis. But after seeing the ads for all the Lotto Max prizes in play, the decided to try their luck.
• They checked their ticket themselves, but went to the convenience store to be sure because they thought they were seeing too many zeroes. Once the ticket was validated by a retailer, Mr. Breton showed the validation coupon to the person behind him in line to make sure he saw the same thing.
• The couple plans to take time out to reflect before making any plans on what to do with their 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. From January 1 to October 23, 2018, Loto-Québec has paid out 120 prizes worth $1 million or more and created 100 millionaires. Gagnant à vie!, Grande Vie and Liste de vie! lotteries have provided 20 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity.