Press release

Montréal, March 15, 2022 — Upon learning that a $1,000,000 prize had been won in the February 25 draw, Nissim Yananey was eager to check his Quebec Max numbers. The winner plans to not only pay off his student loan, but his mortgage as well, and make a donation to various charities.

The winning ticket was purchased at Dépanneur Kim-Y on Rue Ontario Est in Montréal. 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.