Press release

Montréal, February 14, 2020 – Three-quarters through the 2019-2020 fiscal year, Loto-Québec reports total revenues of $2.101 billion and consolidated net income of $1.082 billion.

QUOTE

“At this point in the fiscal year, we can confidently announce that we are on track to meeting, and even exceeding, our annual net income target of $1.295 billion,” said President and CEO Lynne Roiter.

HIGHLIGHTS

• In the lottery sector, revenues declined compared to the same period last year. The decrease is due to Lotto Max, which offered fewer jackpots of $50 million or more and Maxmillions prizes than in 2018–2019, which was an exceptional year as for the number of major jackpots offered.

   

• Loto-Québec paid out several major prizes during the last quarter, including jackpots of $50 million and $32 million.

   

• Casino and gaming hall revenues continued their upward trend.

• The online gaming site once again recorded higher revenues for both lottery and casino games.

• Revenues from the bar network were lower, mainly because of terminal withdrawals in areas targeted by the video lottery terminal network action plan.

• Revenues from bingo and Kinzo halls continued to grow.

• The World Lottery Association has renewed Loto-Québec’s Level 4 Certification—the highest level of accreditation for responsible gambling in the world.

   

• December 23, 2019, marked 50 years since the inception of Loto-Québec. The Corporation will be highlighting its history and launching several initiatives geared at its customers throughout the year.

The quarterly report is available on Loto-Québec’s website.