Press release

Montréal, August 26, 2019 — Montérégie resident Douglas R. Smith pocketed the guaranteed prize in the July 24 Lotto 6/49 draw, making him the lucky winner of $1,000,000!

In summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed prize
• Draw date: July 24, 2019
• Winner’s place of residence: Montérégie
• Retailer: Boni-Soir (3237 Route Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion)
• The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal

Highlights

• It was while Douglas was out checking his ticket at a retailer that he found out he’d won $1,000,000.

• He then called Loto-Québec to confirm his win and make an appointment to come pick up his cheque.

• The lucky winner said he only buys lottery tickets every now and then—sometimes picking him own numbers, and other times letting the terminal do a quick pick for him.

• Douglas told us he plans to invest his winnings, and use some of the money to treat himself.

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 20, 2019, Loto-Québec paid out 56 prizes of $1 million or more and turned 57 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.