Press release

Montréal, October 27, 2022 — Wilson Antonio Rodriguez Perez took home a Maxmillions prize worth $1,000,000 in the October 7 Lotto Max draw. The newly minted millionaire had purchased his ticket via Loto‑Québec’s gaming website, lotoquebec.com. The Laurentides resident learnt of his win while checking his emails during his work break. Once he counted all the zeros, he let out: “That’s a million dollars! That can’t be true!” Rodriguez Perez was very calm when he came by to pick up his cheque, and said he plans to invest his windfall.

In summary

• Lottery game: Lotto Max
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Maxmillions
• Draw date: October 7, 2022
• Winner’s place of residence: Laurentides
• Ticket purchased at lotoquebec.com

Close to $1.5 billion in prizes awarded

Loto-Québec has been delivering entertainment to Quebecers for over 50 years, and its operations benefit the people and province of Québec. During the 2021–2022 year, it awarded close to $1.5 billion in prizes to lottery winners—a record for the government corporation. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries website.