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$1,000,000A Bas-Saint-Laurent resident wins a Maxmillions prize

$1,000,000A Bas-Saint-Laurent resident wins a Maxmillions prize

Montréal, September 23, 2022 — Bas-Saint-Laurent resident Martin Rioux is living every person’s dream: he won a Maxmillions prize in the September 13 Lotto Max draw! The winner, who plays Lotto Max from time to time, got the news when he went to check his ticket at the store where he bought it. Rioux then waited for his wife to finish her workday before telling her that he had a $1,000,000 winning ticket! The retiree says he’ll use his windfall to spoil his two kids and buy a car.

 

The winning ticket was purchased at Marché Desbiens et Fils on Rue du Couvent in Cacouna. The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.

 

In summary

  • Lottery game: Lotto Max
  • Prize: $1,000,000
  • Category: Maxmillions
  • Draw date: September 13, 2022
  • Winner’s place of residence: Bas-Saint-Laurent
  • Retailer: Marché Desbiens et Fils (400 Rue du Couvent, Cacouna)

       The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $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. Between January 1 and September 19, 2022, Loto-Québec paid out 77 prizes of $1,000,000 or more to winners. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lottery games have provided 13 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page of the Lotteries website.

 

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Source and for more information
Marine Haddadi
Public Relations Advisor
Loto-Québec
514-499-5030
Marine.Haddadi@loto-quebec.com

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