Press release

Montréal, August 9, 2019 – According to the store clerk, Yves Désilets first thought he’d won $2,000. After checking again, the Laurentides resident realized that there were a lot more zeros in the prize he won in the July 31 Québec 49 draw – an impressive $2,000,000.

In summary

• Lottery: Québec 49
• Prize: $2,000,000
• Category: Jackpot
• Draw date: July 31, 2019
• Winner’s place of residence: Laurentides
• Retailer: Dépanneur 2000 (130 Chemin Sainte-Marguerite, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson)
  The retailer will receive a $20,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal

Highlights

• Yves has worked hard all his life and didn’t expect to retire any time soon.

• When he realized that he’d won $2,000,000, he decided to do so immediately!

• By the time he came to claim his prize with his brother, his voice was gone from all the screaming with joy.

• The lucky winner plans to buy a new car and enjoy a comfortable retirement.

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.