Press release

Montréal, November 23, 2023 — While he was at the Couche-Tard on Boulevard Couture in Lévis, Chaudière-Appalaches resident Gabriel Pouliot bought a 1 Million $ Casino scratch ticket. And he ended up winning the $1,000,000 grand prize!

Highlights

• Gabriel Pouliot asked his spouse to scratch the 1 Million $ Casino ticket at around 11 p.m. the same evening he purchased it. She was the one to see the prize amount first.
• Pouliot called his parents to share the great news after taking a screenshot of the online ticket checker. Despite the late hour, they joined him to celebrate the win.
• Pouliot received his million surrounded by his family. He only disclosed the prize amount to his sister and brother-in-law once they were in the Loto-Québec parking lot!
• The 30-year-old says he’ll take some time to think about what else he wants to do with his windfall. In the meantime, the couple is already looking forward to a cruise.

In summary

• Lottery game: 1 Million $ Casino
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Jackpot
• Winner’s place of residence: Chaudière-Appalaches
• Ticket purchase location: Couche-Tard (2035 Boulevard Guillaume- Couture, Lévis)

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. Last year, 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.