Press release
$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