Press release
$2,000,000A new millionaire in Estrie thanks to Québec 49
$2,000,000A new millionaire in Estrie thanks to Québec 49
Montréal, March 13, 2020 — Estrie resident Gervais Bolduc was ever so pleased to step into Loto-Québec’s Winners’ Lounge to collect the $2 million prize he won in the March 4 Québec 49 draw.
In summary
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Highlights
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Gervais had his tickets validated while he was running some errands.
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When he first heard the terminal chime an unusual tune, he thought he’d won $200.
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The employee told him that he was in fact a multimillionaire!
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The lucky winner received congratulations from the store’s employees and customers.
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Excited, he contacted his spouse to give her the good news.
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The winner plans to use his winnings to buy a new house and invest.
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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Information:
Renaud Dugas
Senior Advisor, Media and Public Affairs
Loto-Québec
514-499-5208
renaud.dugas@loto-quebec.com