Press release

Montréal, January 15, 2020 — Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine resident Réjean Lapierre took home the $1,000,000 grand prize in the December 20 Extra draw.

Highlights

• Réjean discovered he won $1,000,000 when he decided to replay a Quotidienne ticket with Extra.

• “The sound from the terminal was so loud, I thought it was some kind of maintenance issue,” the lucky winner said as he described the moment he saw $1,000,000 pop up on-screen.

• He immediately called his spouse and daughter to tell them the good news. Both of them couldn’t believe it.

• “I cried so much,” the lucky winner confided when he came to pick up his cheque.

• The new millionaire says he wants to wait a little before making any plans on how he’ll spend the money.

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 $1,000,000 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.