Press release

Montréal, April 9, 2019 – Louise Labrosse, from the Lanaudière region, took home $1,000,000 in the March 16 Lotto 6/49 draw. “It feels unreal, like I’m in a dream!” the lucky winner exclaimed when she came with her spouse to pick up her cheque at Loto-Québec’s head office. Louise will now be able to afford a comfortable retirement for her and her spouse. 

In summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $1 million
• Category: Guaranteed prize
• Draw date: March 16, 2019
• Winner’s place of residence: Lanaudière
• Retailer: Dépanneur Le Tapageur (591 Rue Principale, Saint-Cléophas-de-Brandon)

       The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.

• Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal

Highlights

• Louise Labrosse has been playing the lottery every week for a few years now.

• She only checked her ticket—and found out she won—10 days after the draw.

• The cashier was stunned when she realized her customer had won $1,000,000!

A video of the winner will be posted on Loto-Québec’s YouTube channel.

Louise, gagnante d'un lot de 1 000 000 $ au Lotto 6/49

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.