Press release

Montréal, February 3, 2020 – 2020 started off on a good note for Côte-Nord resident Jean Dugas, who took home the $1 million guaranteed prize in the January 15 Lotto 6/49 draw.

In summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed prize
• Draw date: January 15, 2020
• Winner’s place of residence: Côte-Nord
• Retailer: Alimentation J.M.D.S. (358 Rue Principale, Longue-Rive)
• The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.
• Claim centre: Loto-Québec’s office in Québec City

Highlights

• Jean bought a first ticket, which he misplaced. So, he bought another one.

• After the draw, he compared the numbers on his ticket to the winning combination.

• The numbers didn’t seem to match, but before throwing the ticket out, he had it validated at a retailer.

• That’s when he learned that he was a millionaire!

• On track to retire in two years, Jean will instead take it sooner! His spouse is planning a family trip to France.

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.