Press release

Montréal, July 5, 2023 — Centre-du-Québec resident Dominique Dugré took home $25,000 a year for life in the June 15 Grande Vie draw. When the cashier told her she’d won $25,000 a year for life after validating her ticket, Dugré replied: “You’re kidding, let me see the validation slip!” The lucky winner, who opted for the lump sum prize of $500,000, says she’ll take some time to think about how she’ll spend her windfall.

The winning ticket was purchased at Épicerie Lauzière, located at 2015 Rue Saint-Pierre, in Drummondville.

In summary

• Lottery game: Grande Vie
• Prize: $25,000 a year for life (but opted for the lump-sum prize of $500,000)
• Category: 5/5
• Draw date: June 15, 2023
• Winner’s place of residence: Centre-du-Québec
• Ticket purchase location: Épicerie Lauzière (2015 Rue Saint-Pierre, Drummondville)

The retailer will receive a 1% commission.

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 tickets 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.