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$2,000,000A Mauricie resident wins the Québec 49 grand prize

$2,000,000A Mauricie resident wins the Québec 49 grand prize

Montréal, February 16, 2024 — Mauricie resident Jean-Guy Gagnon won the $2,000,000 grand prize in the January 20 Québec 49 draw. For many years now, Gagnon has been playing Québec 49 with numbers he picks himself. On his way to buy a new ticket, he took the opportunity to check his tickets from the previous draw and was surprised to see $2,000,000 pop up on the display screen. He couldn’t believe his eyes! He even decided to go to another store to double-check his ticket to make sure it wasn’t a mistake. But it was true! Gagnon says he’ll be investing part of his winnings.

 

The winning ticket was purchased at Tabagie du Boulevard on Boulevard des Forges in Trois-Rivières.

 

In summary

  • Lottery game: Québec 49
  • Prize: $2,000,000
  • Category: Grand prize
  • Draw date: January 20, 2024
  • Winner’s place of residence: Mauricie
  • Ticket purchase location: Tabagie du Boulevard (3760 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières)

       The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $20,000.

 

About Loto-Québec

Loto-Québec has been delivering entertainment to Quebecers for over 50 years, and its operations benefit Québec as a whole. In 2023, it paid out over $1.6 billion in prizes to lottery winners. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page in the Lotteries section of lotoquebec.com. Read their stories.

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Source and for more information
Renaud Dugas
Spokesperson and Director of Media Relations
Loto-Québec
514-499-5208
renaud.dugas@loto-quebec.com

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