Press release

Montréal, February 24, 2021 – Montérégie resident Pierre Claude took home the $5,000,000 jackpot in the January 13 Lotto 6/49 draw. This stroke of luck came from a free‑play ticket, and the newly minted multimillionaire plans to use his winnings to spoil his children.

In summary

• Lottery: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $5,000,000
• Category: Jackpot
• Draw date: January 13, 2021
• Winner’s place of residence: Montérégie
• Retailer: Dépanneur Bellerive (874 Rue Gentilly Est, Longueuil)
• The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $50,000.

COVID-19: How to claim your prize

As part of the collective effort to stop the spread of COVID‑19 and to protect the health of its customers and employees, Loto‑Québec is urging ticket holders who’ve won a prize of $25,000 or more to contact its customer service team. Right now, the safest and most efficient way to claim a prize amounting to less than $25,000 is by mail. For more information on prize payment terms and conditions, please visit lotoquebec.com.

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 2020, Loto-Québec paid out 108 prizes of $1,000,000 or more to lottery winners. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lottery games provided 16 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries website.