Press release
$1,000,000Holders of a Formule groupe ticket win Lotto 6/49 guaranteed prize
$1,000,000Holders of a Formule groupe ticket win Lotto 6/49 guaranteed prize
Montréal, February 18, 2020 — A retailer-created Formule groupe ticket won its holders $1,000,000 in the January 22 Lotto 6/49 draw. The winners came one by one to claim their share of the prize. To date, nine of the ten $100,000 shares have been claimed.
In summary
- Lottery: Lotto 6/49 played with Formule groupe
- Prize: $1,000,000
- Category: Guaranteed prize
- Draw date: January 22, 2020
- Winners’ place of residence: Estrie and Montérégie
- Retailer: Dépanneur du Marché (400 Avenue Sainte-Anne, Saint-Hyacinthe)
- The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.
- Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal
The winners are:
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Vasoodeven Curpen from Montérégie
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Jacques Désautels from Montérégie
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Jean-Roch Duplessis from Montérégie
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Sophannak Im from Montérégie
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Gilbert Laganière from Montérégie
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Léo Nichols from Montérégie
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Franco Pimparé from Montérégie
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Geneviève Viau from Montérégie
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André Williams from Estrie
Plans
When each of the winners came to pick up their cheque, they shared their plans on how they’ll be spending their $100K—some of these include taking a trip, spoiling loved ones and family members, and splurging on a new home and new appliances.
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. In 2019, Loto-Québec paid out 88 prizes of $1 million or more. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 23 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries site.
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Source:
Marisol Schnorr
Head of Media and Public Affairs
Loto-Québec
514-499-8691
marisol.schnorr@loto-quebec.com
Information:
Renaud Dugas
Senior Advisor, Media and Public Affairs
Loto-Québec
514-499-5208
renaud.dugas@loto-quebec.com