Press release

Montréal, June 28, 2019 — Richard Campeau, a resident of Chaudière-Appalaches, recently got the surprise of his life when he went to check his Lotto 6/49 ticket. The latter won him the $1,000,000 guaranteed prize in the June 19 draw.

In summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed prize
• Draw date: June 19, 2019
• Winner’s place of residence: Chaudières-Appalaches
• Retailer: Couche-Tard (1035 Route 243, Melbourne)
• The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec office in Québec City

Highlights

• Richard Campeau has been playing Lotto 6/49 with the same numbers since 1985, except for one that he changes every year—the number representing his age. It was this very personal combination that won him $1,000,000.

• It was when he saw the results pop up at a self-serve lottery checking station that Richard realized he’d just become a millionaire!

• He was so in shock, he couldn’t believe it at first! Once he fully digested what was happening, the Chaudière-Appalaches resident immediately called his loves ones to tell them the good news.

• The winner says he’ll take some time to think about what’s next for him, although he did mention that he plans to use the money to do a bit of travelling and finance a good chunk of his 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 June 25, 2019, Loto-Québec paid out 40 prizes of $1,000,000 or more and produced 44 millionaires. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 13 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Winners of large prizes are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries site.