Press release

Montréal, October 25, 2018 – Capitale-Nationale resident Thérèse Marcotte Leclerc won a million dollars at the September 28 draw of Lotto Max and chose to “share the wealth!”

In short

• Lottery: Lotto Max
• Prize won: $1,000,000
• Category: Maxmillions
• Claim date: September 28, 2018
• Winner’s place of residence: Capitale-Nationale
• Retailer: Alimentation Saint-Basile (500, rue Dubuc, Saint-Basile)
• The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000
•  Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s office in Québec City

Highlights

• While at the grocery store with her daughter and son-in-law, Ms. Marcotte Leclerc decided to have her Lotto Max ticket validated. When the cashier saw the amount won, she called her manager before even telling the customer the news.
• Concerned about the winner’s reaction, the manager took her daughter and son-in-law aside to explain the situation. The two waited until they were in the car to tell Ms. Marcotte Leclerc that she was a millionaire!
• Her first reaction was to share her winnings. She came in to claim her prize, surrounded by her spouse and five members of the family, who all received a piece of the pie!

The other winners, all Capitale-Nationale residents, are:

• Marcel Déry
• René Fillion
• Carole Leclerc
• Julien Leclerc
• Linda Leclerc
• Louise Leclerc

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.