Press release

Montréal, August 1, 2019 – Montreal resident Anthony Ciambella was thrilled to be the very first 1 Million $ royal scratch ticket winner and bring home the $1,000,000 jackpot.

In summary

• Lottery: 1 Million $ royal
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Claim date: July 29, 2019
• Winner’s place of residence: Montréal
• Retailer: Dépanneur Benny (6360 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal)
• The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal

Highlights

• Anthony is the first to win the 1 Million $ royal lottery, just recently put on the market on July 1.

• He took a minute during his lunch hour to scratch his winning $1 million ticket.

• He was so calm that no one guessed that he had won. Anthony and his spouse hurried to claim the prize early in the week.

• The Montréal couple plan to buy their first house in time to welcome their second child.

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 July 30, 2019, Loto-Québec paid out 49 prizes worth $1 million or more, turning 51 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.