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$1,000,000Happy people in the Laurentides region thanks to Célébration

$1,000,000Happy people in the Laurentides region thanks to Célébration

Montréal, January 24, 2020 – Laurentides resident Serge Groulx and his spouse Sophie Beauchamp took home one of five $1 million prizes in the January 12, 2020, Célébration draw.

 

In summary

  • Lottery: Célébration
  • Prize: $1,000,000
  • Draw date: January 12, 2020
  • Winners’ place of residence: Laurentides
  • Retailer: Uniprix (555 Boulevard Sainte-Adèle, Sainte-Adèle)
  • The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.
  • Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal

 

Highlights

  • Serge waited a week after the Célébration gala before having his ticket checked.

  • He was speechless when he discovered they were millionaires.

  • That evening, he went to play his scheduled hockey game, but admitted that his mind wasn’t really on it!

  • The lucky winner plans to work fewer hours, and his spouse will retire. As they both love to travel, they’re considering an African safari and a tour of French châteaux and vineyards.

 

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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Renseignements :
Renaud Dugas
Senior Advisor, Media and Public Affairs
Loto-Québec
514-499-5208
renaud.dugas@loto-quebec.com

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