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Lotto MaxA couple from Centre-du-Québec win $1,000,000 with a free ticket!

Lotto MaxA couple from Centre-du-Québec win $1,000,000 with a free ticket!

Montréal, April 1, 2022 — Ginette Gagnon Lepage and Conrad Lepage, who live in the Centre-du-Québec area, won a Maxmillions prize worth $1,000,000 in the March 18 Lotto Max draw. The lucky numbers were on a free ticket, which they won in a previous draw. When the retailer validating the ticket saw $1,000,000 pop up, she asked aloud, “Did I just see what I think I saw?!” to which Ginette answered: “You bet!”

 

The happy couple intends to spoil both themselves and their children a little.

 

The lucky ticket was purchased at the Jean Coutu pharmacy at 4534 Boulevard Saint-Joseph in Drummondville. The retailer will receive a commission equal to 1% of the overall prize, i.e. $10,000.

 

In summary

  • Lottery game: Lotto Max
  • Prize: $1,000,000
  • Category: Maxmillions
  • Draw date: March 18, 2022
  • Winners’ place of residence: Centre-du-Québec
  • Retailer: PJC – Jean Coutu (4534 Boulevard Saint-Joseph, Drummondville)
    The retailer will receive a commission equal to 1% of the overall prize, i.e. $10,000.

 

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 2021, Loto-Québec paid out 145 prizes of $1 million or more. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lottery games have provided 22 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries website.

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Brian LeCompte
Public Affairs Advisor
Loto-Québec
514-499-5151
brian.lecompte@loto-quebec.com

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