Press release

Montréal, October 6, 2023 — Maryse Bouchard won $2,500,000, one share of the September 2 Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot. The Capitale-Nationale resident discovered her good fortune when she saw the results on TV. She then had her ticket validated at a retailer to make sure she really had won. Thanks to this selection she randomly chose years ago, Bouchard plans to get a new car and invest in her retirement.

The winning ticket was purchased at Accommodation chez Doub, a convenience store at 971 Rue Jacques-Bédard in Quebec City. The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $25,000.

In summary

• Lottery game: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $2,500,000
• Category: Classic Jackpot (shared with a winner from the Prairies)
• Draw date: September 2, 2023
• Winner’s place of residence: Capitale-Nationale
• Ticket purchase location: Accommodation chez Doub (971 Rue Jacques-Bédard, Quebec City)

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.