Press release

Montréal, August 17, 2023 — Capitale-Nationale resident Huguette Bernier won the $2,000,000 grand prize in the August 1 Québec Max draw. Bernier says she enjoys playing Québec Max and Québec 49. She replayed a free play and won the grand prize! “I’ll be able to spoil my kids, and me, too!” said the newly minted multimillionaire when she came to pick up her cheque.

The winning ticket was purchased at Pharmaprix Gabriel Gosselin, located at 835 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest in Quebec City. The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $20,000.

In summary

• Lottery game: Québec Max
• Prize: $2,000,000 (7/7)
• Category: Grand prize
• Draw date: August 1, 2023
• Winner’s place of residence: Capitale-Nationale
• Ticket purchase location: Pharmaprix Gabriel Gosselin (835 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Quebec City)

About Loto-Québec

Loto-Québec has been delivering entertainment to Quebecers for over 50 years, and its operations benefit the people and province of Québec. In 2022, it paid out 120 prizes of $1,000,000 or more to lottery winners. The Gagnant à vie and Grande Vie lottery games have provided 15 lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page in the Lotteries section of lotoquebec.com. Read their stories.