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$1,000,000A Montrealer finds out he won $1 million one month after the Célébration 2019 draw
$1,000,000A Montrealer finds out he won $1 million one month after the Célébration 2019 draw
Montréal, March 1, 2019 – Seeing that he didn’t win the $5,000,000 grand prize, François Lemieux was in no rush to go check his Célébration 2019 ticket. Which is why it took a whole month after the TV draw aired for the Montrealer to come claim his $1,000,000 prize on January 13. Talk about a dream come true!
In summary
- Lottery: Célébration 2019
- Prize: $1 million
- Category: Runner-up prize
- Draw date: January 13, 2019
- Winner’s place of residence: Montréal
- Retailer: Pharmacie Jean-Coutu (6405 Boulevard Léger, Montréal)
- The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.
- Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal
Highlights
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François still couldn’t believe his luck when he came to claim his prize at Loto-Québec’s head office on February 22.
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He admits to comparing the winning numbers with his own several times before starting to wonder whether he’d actually won.
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The new millionaire plans to take some time and think about he’ll invest his winnings. Right now, the plan is to pay off his mortgage and buy a new car.
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He is the last of the five $1,000,000 runner-up prize winners to come pick up his cheque.
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. In 2018, Loto-Québec paid out a record 139 prizes worth $1 million or more. Gagnant à vie, Grande Vie and Liste de vie lotteries have provided 22 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Winners of large prizes are listed on Winners page of the Lotteries site.
A video of the winner will be posted on Loto-Québec’s YouTube channel. You may embed it in your online article:
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Source:
Patrice Lavoie
Corporate Director, Public Affairs, Press Relations and Social Media
Loto-Québec
514-499-5130
patrice.lavoie@loto-quebec.com
twitter.com/patricelavoie
Information:
Danny Racine
Communications Advisor
Loto-Québec
514-499-7101
danny.racine@loto-quebec.com