Press release

Montréal, August 8, 2019 – When Montérégie resident Francine Boucher received her $1,000,000 cheque, she still couldn’t believe she had won such an incredible amount in the July 31 Lotto 6/49 draw.

In summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed prize
• Draw date: July 31, 2019
• Winner’s place of residence: Montérégie
• Retailer: Marché Richelieu (231 16^e Avenue Ouest, Venise-en-Québec)
  The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal

Highlights

• Francine just recently retired after having worked hard her entire life.

• She never thought she’d win such a large amount, which she considers just right: “It’s enough to live comfortably for the rest of your life!”

• The winner is planning to buy a rowboat, a new car (she’s had hers for 14 years!) and take a trip.

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 August 5, 2019, Loto-Québec paid out 51 prizes of $1,000,000 or more and turned 53 people into millionaires. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 15 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Winners of large prizes are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries site.