Press release

Montréal, April 12, 2019 – On March 3, Montreal resident Madalena Dettori pocketed $143,996 while playing Chests of Plenty on Loto-Québec’s online gaming website, lotoquebec.com.

In short

• Lottery: Chests of Plenty
• Prize won: $143,996
• Winner’s place of residence: Montreal

Highlights

• Madalena Dettori was enjoying a quiet night in with her mother, watching TV and playing Chests of Plenty, when she suddenly started screaming throughout the house.

• “I think it’s the jackpot!” Initially thinking she’d won $14,000, it finally hit her that she’d bagged the slot game’s $143,996 progressive jackpot. “I’m still in shock.” 

• When she came to claim her prize at the Casino de Montréal, Madalena told us of her plans to renovate her home. Cheque in hand, she exclaimed: “This is really happening—it’s not just a dream!” 

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. From January 1 to April 9, 2019, Loto-Québec has paid out 27 prizes worth $1 million or more and created 16 millionaires. Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 4 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Winners of large prizes are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries site.