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$1,000,000A Capitale‑Nationale couple gets really lucky with the 1 Million $ royal lottery
$1,000,000A Capitale‑Nationale couple gets really lucky with the 1 Million $ royal lottery
Montréal, January 24, 2020 – Johanne Asselin and Pierre Tardif, a couple from the Capitale-Nationale region, took home $1 million thanks to a 1 Million $ royal scratch ticket.
In summary
- Lottery: 1 Million $ royal
- Prize: $1,000,000
- Claim date: January 13, 2020
- Winners’ place of residence: Capitale-Nationale
- Retailer: Uniprix (3440 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois, Québec)
- The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.
- Claim centre: Loto-Québec office in Québec City
Highlights
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Johanne bought a 1 Million $ royal ticket when she went on break during a snowstorm.
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She scratched it on the spot and had it validated right away.
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She was both stunned and excited to see that she had won the $1 million grand prize!
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Johanne quickly called Pierre, her spouse of 33 years, to give him the news.
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The winners plan to keep their jobs and enjoy their lives to the fullest. Investments, a new Spyder vehicle and treating themselves are also part of their plan.
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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Information:
Renaud Dugas
Senior Advisor, Media and Public Affairs
Loto-Québec
514-499-5208
renaud.dugas@loto-quebec.com