Press release

Montréal, January 13, 2022 — A group of 50 people, mostly from Côte-Nord, won a Maxmillions prize, i.e. $1,000,000, in the December 10 Lotto Max draw. Each of the winners took home $20,000.

The winning ticket was bought at Épicerie chez Arthur, located on Boulevard Laure, in Sept-Îles. The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.

Highlights

• Patrick Tremblay, a Côte-Nord resident, was the one who created the group, with friends, family members, co-workers and acquaintances.
• “We like playing as a group because, with 50 people, we’ve got more combinations,” explained Mr. Tremblay. “For the last few years, we’ve had a Facebook group, and we keep each other up to date on the prizes won after each draw.”
• The winners’ plans include renovations, travel, investments and paying off debts.

Winners

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.