Press release

Montréal, November 26, 2021 — It was at the end of an evening that hadn’t gone as planned that Outaouais resident Pierre Lefebvre discovered he’d won the $1,000,000 guaranteed prize in the November 3 Lotto 6/49 draw!

• Pierre had been at a restaurant when he discovered he’d forgotten his wallet at home.
• Later that same night, on his way back to the restaurant to pay his bill, he stopped at the convenience store to check his Lotto 6/49 ticket for November 3. That was when he saw $1,000,000 flash on the screen! He couldn't believe his eyes!
• The winner plans to take an early retirement.

• The winning ticket was bought at the Couche-Tard on Boulevard Labrosse in Gatineau. The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.

COVID-19: How to claim a prize

As part of the collective effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of its customers and employees, Loto-Québec’s prize claim offices in Montréal and Quebec City are open by appointment only. Winning ticket holders should contact the customer service team. Under the current circumstances, the safest and most efficient way to claim a prize is still 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. Between January 1 and November 21, 2021, Loto-Québec paid out 134 prizes of $1,000,000 or more to lottery winners. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 21 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries website.