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“I checked my ticket at least 10 times!” A Capitale‑Nationale resident becomes a millionairethanks to Célébration 2024

“I checked my ticket at least 10 times!” A Capitale‑Nationale resident becomes a millionairethanks to Célébration 2024

Montréal, January 18, 2024 – Michel Laroche, a Capitale-Nationale resident, had quite a surprise the day after the Célébration 2024 Gala was aired. After checking his ticket on the app, he saw $1,000,000 appear on the screen. “I couldn’t believe it! I checked my ticket at least 10 times!” 

 

With his winnings, Laroche plans to renovate his cottage, buy a snowmobile and take a trip to Jamaica.

 

The winning ticket was purchased at a Quebec City Couche-Tard at 222 Rue Seigneuriale.

Michel Laroche

In summary

  • Lottery game: Célébration 2024
  • Prize: $1,000,000
  • Draw date: January 7, 2024
  • Winner’s place of residence: Capitale-Nationale
  • Ticket purchase location: Couche-Tard (222 Rue Seigneuriale, Quebec City)

       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. 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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