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$1,000,000 A wedding is in the plans for a young Côte-Nord couple thanks to a Maxmillions prize!
$1,000,000 A wedding is in the plans for a young Côte-Nord couple thanks to a Maxmillions prize!
Montréal, October 29, 2018 – Côte-Nord residents Annie Mestokosho and Adam Mestenapéo-Tooma brought home $1,000,000 at the Lotto Max draw of October 19.
In short
- Lottery: Lotto Max
- Prize won: $1,000,000
- Category: Maxmillions
- Claim date: October 19, 2018
- Winner’s place of residence: Côte-Nord
- Retailer: Station-service Huronne Wendat (2909, rue de la Faune, Wendake)
- The retailer will receive a 1% prize of $10,000
- Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s office in Québec City
Highlights
- “So many zeroes!” said Ms. Mestokosho when she had her ticket validated.
- Tears of joy were shed when the couple claimed their cheque at Loto-Québec’s offices in Québec City on Monday, October 22.
- Thanks to their stroke of luck, the couple intends to get married and take Ms. Mestokosho’s dream vacation to Greece.
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.
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Source:
Patrice Lavoie
Corporate Director, Public Affairs, Press Relations and Social Media
Loto-Québec
514-499-5130
patrice.lavoie@loto-quebec.com
twitter.com/patricelavoie
Information:
Renaud Dugas
Senior Press Relations and Public Affairs Advisor
Loto-Québec
514-499-5208
renaud.dugas@loto-quebec.com