Press release

Montréal, August 9, 2019 — On July 27, Montérégie resident Anthony Paxton pocketed $1,004,723 while playing Powerbucks Wheel of Fortune Hawaiian Getaway on Loto-Québec’s online gaming website, lotoquebec.com.

In summary

• Game: Powerbucks Wheel of Fortune Hawaiian Getaway
• Prize won: $1,004,723
• Date of win: July 27, 2019
• Winner’s place of residence: Montérégie
• Claim date and location: August 1, 2019, at the Loto-Québec head office in Montréal

Highlights

• Anthony went to the administrative offices of his garage to take a little break and play Powerbucks Wheel of Fortune Hawaiian Getaway on his mobile. Sitting next to his spouse, he placed bets for only a few minutes before realizing he’d just won big.

• The screen lit up with his winnings: $1,004,723! The couple was in shock. “My spouse was holding the phone in her hands like it was something dangerous!” quipped the new millionaire.

• Anthony wasted no time calling Loto-Québec to confirm that it was a real win. “I was afraid the prize would be issued as credits,” he said.

• Even as he received his cheque, Anthony still had a hard time believing he’d won such a big amount. His plans? A trip to Greece is in the offing, as are gifts for his children.

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.