Press release

Montréal, October 30, 2018 – At the Lotto Max draw of October 19, a group of seven co-workers from Montréal and Montérégie won a million-dollar prize on a ticket purchased using Formule groupe.

In short

• Lottery: Lotto Max
• Prize won: $1,000,000
• Category: Maxmillions
• Claim date: October 19, 2018
• Winner’s place of residence: Montréal et Montérégie
• Retailer: Dépanneur Tong Tong (3367, boulevard des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux)
• The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000
•  Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s head offices in Montréal

Highlights

• The prize was won by a group of seven who split 11 shares purchased using Formule groupe amongst themselves.
• This group of co-workers gets together to play the lottery every time the jackpot reaches $30 million.
• The winners have a wide range of plans in mind, from renovations to investments.  

The winners are:

• François Blanchette, Montérégie
• Gino Rinus Carbonel Olivera, Montréal
• André Dépatie, Montérégie
• André Gagnon, Montréal
• Otilia Grigorita Ionel, Montréal
• Drago Kuzma, Montréal
• Nhi Thanh Truc Vo, Montérégie

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.