Press release

Montréal, August 4, 2023 — Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine resident O’Neil Paradis won $1,000,000 in the June 21 Lotto 6/49 draw. “I usually play Lotto 6/49 on Saturdays. This time, I decided to try my luck for the Wednesday draw—totally randomly!” He saw the great news when he checked the results on the Loto-Québec website the next day. He even made his first dream come true before he claimed his prize on July 20: he bought a pickup truck!

The winning ticket was purchased at Dépanneur Voisin Cotton, located at 201 Montée de Rivière-Morris in Gaspé. The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.

In summary

• Lottery game: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed prize
• Draw date: June 21, 2023
• Winner’s place of residence: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
• Ticket purchase location: Dépanneur Voisin Cotton (201 Montée de Rivière-Morris, Gaspé)

       The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.

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.