Press release

Montréal, September 29, 2022 — Josée Proteau and René Bourgault, who live in Estrie, took home the $2,000,000 grand prize in the August 26 Québec Max draw. After Proteau checked their ticket, she called out to her spouse: “Honey, we won two free plays with Québec Max, one free play with Lotto Max... And $2,000,000!” 

VIDEO – Watch Josée Proteau and René Bourgault tell their story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYFb81zxRBU.

Highlights

• Proteau used the Lotteries app to check the Québec Max ticket she bought with her spouse.
• When his spouse told him they’d won the jackpot, Bourgault didn’t think she was serious initially. Proteau admits she’s a bit of a prankster. Bourgault only believed her once he saw the draw results for himself!
• The newly minted millionaires say they want to wait a little before making any plans on how they’ll spend the money.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Boni-Soir on Boulevard Bourque in Sherbrooke. The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $20,000.

In summary

• Lottery game: Québec Max
• Prize: $2,000,000
• Category: Top prize
• Draw date: August 26, 2022
• Winners’ place of residence: Estrie
• Retailer: Boni-Soir (7390 Boulevard Bourque, Sherbrooke)

The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $20,000.

A spectacular $70 million jackpot and an estimated 39 Maxmillions in the next Lotto Max draw

In the next Lotto Max draw, slated for Friday, September 30, the prize pool will amount to $109 million and include a $70 million jackpot and an estimated 39 Maxmillions.

Close to $1.5 billion in prizes

Loto-Québec has been delivering entertainment to Quebecers for over 50 years, and its operations benefit the people 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.