Press release

Montréal, October 20, 2023 — Jorge Baptista discovered that his Banco spécial ticket had won him a $1,000,000 prize in the middle of the night. The Montréal resident had just gotten home from work when he checked the September 21 draw winning numbers against those on his ticket. He woke up his spouse, saying, “I’ve great news. I won something big!” “Are you a millionaire?” she asked. Baptista plans to go on a trip and think about everything he could do with his million.

The winning ticket was purchased at Couche-Tard on Rue Sherbrooke Est in Montréal. The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.

In summary

• Lottery game: Banco spécial
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Top prize (15/20)
• Draw date: September 21, 2023
• Winner’s place of residence: Montréal
• Ticket purchase location: Couche-Tard (8950 Rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal)

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.