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$1,000,000A Montrealer becomes a millionaire thanks to Lotto 6/49

$1,000,000A Montrealer becomes a millionaire thanks to Lotto 6/49

Montréal, January 16, 2020 – Montréal resident Domenico Buscio took home the $1 million guaranteed prize in the December 28 Lotto 6/49 draw.

 

In summary

  • Lottery: Lotto 6/49
  • Prize: $1,000,000
  • Category: Guaranteed prize
  • Draw date: December 28, 2019
  • Winner’s place of residence: Montréal
  • Retailer: Familiprix (8770 Boulevard Provencher, Saint-Léonard)
  • The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.
  • Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office, Montréal

 

Highlights

  • Domenico remained calm when he discovered he’d won the Lotto 6/49 guaranteed prize. Not wanting to be disappointed, he agreed with his spouse that he wouldn’t plan anything before getting confirmation that he was indeed a millionaire.
  • Now that he has his cheque in hand, he plans to buy his dream car. The prize money will also help ensure a comfortable future for his children. 

 

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 worth $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.

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

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