Press release

Montréal, October 11, 2019 — Mauricie residents Denise Parent Bilodeau and Robert Bilodeau won $1,000,000 in the October 1 Extra draw. It was an emotional moment for these two when they celebrated their win at the Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières.

In summary

• Lottery: Extra
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Grand prize
• Draw date: October 1, 2019
• Winners’ place of residence: Mauricie
• Retailer: Couche-Tard (2255 105^e Avenue, Shawinigan)
• The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.
• Claim centre: Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières

Highlights

• The couple found out they won the $1,000,000 Extra grand prize the day after celebrating Robert’s birthday.

• Denise and Robert say they’ll use this influx of cash to treat themselves and continue living to the fullest.

A video of the winners is available on Loto-Québec’s YouTube channel.

Robert et Denise, gagnants d'un lot de 1 000 000 $ à l'Extra

Lottery prize payments at casinos and gaming halls

Lottery winners can claim their prize at the Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières, Salon de jeux de Québec, Loto-Québec’s headquarters in Montréal or Loto-Québec’s offices in Québec City. Prizes can also be claimed at the Casino de Montréal, Casino du Lac-Leamy, Casino de Charlevoix or Casino de Mont-Tremblant. For complete details, please visit the You’ve won? page of the Lotteries site.

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 October 8, 2019, Loto-Québec paid out 66 prizes of $1,000,000 or more and turned 62 people into millionaires. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 20 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Winners of large prizes are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries site.