Press release

Montréal, February 3, 2020 — Montréal resident Hugues Jackson took home the $1 million guaranteed prize in the January 18 Lotto 6/49 draw.

In summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed prize
• Draw date: January 18, 2020
• Winner’s place of residence: Montréal
• Retailer: Lottery kiosk at Place Bourassa (6000 Boulevard Henri-Bourassa Est, Montréal)
• The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office, Montréal

Highlights

• Hugues checked the results of the Lotto 6/49 draw, but didn’t notice that he had the winning guaranteed number.

• He set aside the ticket to replay it later.

• When he went to a retailer to replay his selection, he heard the terminal chime announcing that he’d won $1 million!

• Hugues had forgotten to check the number for the guaranteed prize!

• Back home, he said to his spouse: “We have a bit of cash to spend!”

• While the new millionaire will let the dust settle before making any purchases, he certainly plans to invest the money.

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.