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$1,000,000A Centre‑du‑Québec family wins the Extra grand prize
$1,000,000A Centre‑du‑Québec family wins the Extra grand prize
Montréal, October 24, 2019 — Rita Deladurantaye, Léopold Fournier, Dany Fournier and François Fournier, all members of a family from Centre-du-Québec, took home the $1 million prize in the October 19 Extra draw. The happy winners were truly excited to celebrate their good luck.
In summary
- Lottery: Extra
- Prize: $1,000,000
- Category: Grand prize
- Draw date: October 19, 2019
- Winners’ place of residence: Centre-du-Québec
- Retailer: Dépanneur L’Express (2535 Rue Bécancour, Lyster)
- The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.
- Claim centre: Loto-Québec office in Québec City
Highlights
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Rita got the surprise of a lifetime when she realized she had won the $1 million grand prize in the Extra draw.
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She quickly told her spouse about the win, then woke their two sons to share the good news.
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“We couldn’t believe it,” the two brothers said when they came to claim the prize.
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The generous lady decided to share the prize with her spouse and two children.
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The win will guarantee the lucky family’s financial security, but the couple still plan to treat themselves to a new car.
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 22, 2019, Loto-Québec paid out 70 prizes of $1,000,000 or more and turned 65 people into millionaires. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 21 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries site.
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Source:
Patrice Lavoie
Corporate Director, Media and Public Affairs
Loto-Québec
514-499-5130
patrice.lavoie@loto-quebec.com
twitter.com/patricelavoie
Information:
Renaud Dugas
Senior Advisor, Media and Public Affairs
Loto-Québec
514-499-5208
renaud.dugas@loto-quebec.com