Press release

Montréal, January 4, 2023 – Gisèle Baril pocketed $1,000,000 on the December 9 Québec Max draw thanks to a Double Jeu Max ticket with Extra. The lucky winner from Laval intends to treat herself and her husband to a waterfront house.

Highlights

• While she was waiting for takeout, Baril decided to check her Double Jeu Max ticket with Extra at a nearby retailer.
• When she heard the chime and saw the sum of $1,000,000, she instantly shed tears of joy.
• The customer behind her, also teary-eyed, offered her a hug.
• When he got back from his office Christmas party, Baril’s husband told her all about his evening. She held off until he was done before spilling the beans!
• As for the kids, she waited to have them all around the table for Christmas dinner to break the news and give them each a present.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Laval Maxi & Cie, at 2090 Boulevard des Laurentides. The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.

In summary

• Lottery: Québec Max
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Additional prize
• Draw date: December 9, 2022
• Winner’s place of residence: Laval
• Retailer: Maxi & Cie (2090 Boulevard des Laurentides, Laval)

       The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission, equal to 1% of the prize.

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 section of lotoquebec.com.