Press release

Montréal, February 25, 2019 – Ladeen Hughes and Stephane Sarrazin, a couple from the Laurentians, won $1 million in the Extra draw on February 16. Ladeen said to her husband (who is also her employer): “Bye-bye, boss!”

In summary

• Lottery: Extra
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: 7/7
• Draw date: February 16, 2019
• Winners’ place of residence: Laurentians
• Retailer: Inter Gaz (969 Boulevard de la Salette, Saint-Jérôme)

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

• Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office, Montréal

Highlights

• While out running errands, Ladeen went to the cash to check her lottery ticket.

• She didn’t notice the amount of her winnings on the screen—it was another customer who told her the good news.

• The winner immediately called her husband.

• Stéphane happily accepted his wife’s resignation, adding that it was well-deserved, even though he would miss seeing her at work.

• The couple plans to pay off their house and cars with the money.

A video of the winners was posted to Loto-Québec’s YouTube channel.

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 the Winners page of the Lotteries site.