Press release

Montréal, January 22, 2020 – Montrealers Linda Richard and Benoit Bernatchez took home the $1 million grand prize in the December 28 Extra draw.

Highlights

• Benoit was grocery shopping and decided to check his Lotto 6/49 ticket.

• When he heard the winning chime, the Montrealer thought he’d won a free play, so he told the store clerk that he’d like to add Extra to the ticket.

• “You won the $1 million Extra prize!” the young clerk excitedly replied.

• Benoit called his wife, Linda, to tell her the good news.

• Not quite believing their luck, the couple rechecked the ticket several times to be sure they’d really won.

• All smiles, the lucky couple left Loto-Québec’s offices with their $1 million cheque. Thanks to the win, Linda will be able to retire and the couple will pay off their mortgage and buy a new car.

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, turning 82 people into millionaires. 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.