Press release

Montréal, February 18, 2020 — Laval resident Georges Ghantous took home the $1,000,000 guaranteed prize in the February 5 Lotto 6/49 draw. 

Highlights

• Georges went to a retailer with the intention of buying two Lotto Max tickets. However, once he got there—and on the advice of the lottery kiosk employee—he ended up buying a Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 ticket.

• Georges was in for quite a shock when he validated his ticket at the grocery store. Although the lottery terminal emitted a winning sound, he didn’t see how much he’d won.

• He did, however, see a Loto-Québec ad displaying the number 50 pop up on-screen.

• When he caught the employee’s reaction, Georges realized he’d won big! Instinctively, his mind went back to the number 50, and he thought, “I’ve just won $50,000!” Only later did the Laval resident find out he’d actually won the $1,000,000 guaranteed prize.

• The newly minted millionaire says he plans to invest in real estate with his winnings.

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.