Press release

Montréal, May 21, 2019 – Isabelle Bédard and Mélanie Chassé lucked out with Extra! The Montreal residents are looking forward to treating themselves with the $1,000,000 they won in the draw on May 9.

In summary

• Lottery: Extra
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Jackpot
• Draw date: May 9, 2019
• Winners’ place of residence: Montréal
• Retailer: Marché Bob Boni-Soir (8596 De Grosbois Street, Montréal)
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office, Montréal

Highlights

• These lucky ladies have been buying lottery tickets together since they tied the knot three years ago.

• When Mélanie checked their ticket, she was so shocked, she couldn’t speak, but Isabelle let out a whoop for joy.

• The winners immediately told everyone the good news.

• They walked out of Loto-Québec’s offices with two cheques for $500,000.

• They plan to put some of the money toward home renovations they’ve been wanting to do, as well as spoil their families. They’ll invest whatever is left.

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 May 14, 2019, Loto-Québec paid out 33 prizes worth $1 million or more, turning 38 people into millionaires. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 11 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Winners of major prizes are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries website.