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$1,000,000A Montérégie resident becomes a millionaire thanks to Québec Max

$1,000,000A Montérégie resident becomes a millionaire thanks to Québec Max

Montréal, March 12, 2020 – Montérégie resident Réjean Lefebvre won $1 million in the February 28 Québec Max draw.

 

In summary

  • Lottery: Québec Max
  • Prize: $1,000,000
  • Category: 7/7
  • Draw date: February 28, 2020
  • Winner’s place of residence: Montérégie
  • Retailer: Proxim (97 Rue Lachapelle E., Saint-Rémi)
  • The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.
  • Claim centre: Loto-Québec head office in Montréal

 

Highlights

  • Réjean looked up the draw results the morning after the draw.

  • As he’s been playing the same combination for several years, he immediately recognized the numbers he knows by heart.

  • The lucky winner’s mom went along with him to claim the prize at Loto-Québec’s offices. She was deeply touched when her son said he would have renovations done to her house to adapt it to her needs and buy her a new car.

  • As for the winner, he plans to invest the money so as to enjoy this surprise influx of cash for as long as possible.

 

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

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