Press release

Montréal, January 26, 2022 — Chantale Perron and Gaetan Simoneau, a Capitale-Nationale couple, won $1,000,000 in the at-home prize draws held during the Célébration 2022 gala, broadcast on TVA on January 9.

“I can now retire and enjoy life with Gaetan, who retired just four months ago,” exclaimed Chantale.

The lucky couple’s plans include making some retirement investments and travelling to Florida a bit, once the health situation permits.

The winning ticket was bought at the Metro on Avenue Larue in Quebec City. 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. Ticket holders who’ve won a prize of $25,000 or more 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 December 31, 2021, Loto-Québec paid out 145 prizes of $1,000,000 or more to lottery winners. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lotteries have provided 22 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries website.