Press release

Montréal, October 11, 2019 — Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean resident Marlène Hudon took home the guaranteed $1 million prize in the October 5 Lotto 6/49 draw.

In summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed prize
• Draw date: October 5, 2019
• Winner’s place of residence: Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean
• Retailer: Loto-Québec kiosk at Place du Royaume (1401 Boulevard Talbot, Chicoutimi)
• The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec office in Québec City

Highlights

• It was while checking her ticket at the grocery store, where she was shopping with her mother, that Marlène found out she’d bagged the Lotto 6/49 guaranteed $1 million prize.

• What was supposed to be a quick trip to the grocery store soon turned into quite the commotion.

• The news of her win spread fast, and many fellow shoppers congratulated her.

• Marlène’s eyes were filled with tears when she came by to claim her cheque, which she considers a godsend since she plans to retire soon.

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.