Montréal, July 26, 2024 — Montérégie resident Paul Bidault won the $5,000,000 Classic Jackpot in the July 20 Lotto 6/49 draw. He received his cheque at the Casino de Montréal on July 26.
Highlights
- Paul Bidault has been purchasing his Lotto 6/49 tickets online through a subscription for several years. He was thrilled to see a message from Loto-Québec informing him that he’d won $5,000,000 when he checked his email the day after the draw.
- Bidault was skeptical at first. But after speaking with a Loto-Québec employee, he just had to accept it: he’d won the Classic Jackpot.
- He also confirmed everything on his lotoquebec.com account.
- The lucky winner had such a hard time believing in his luck that he waited several days before sharing the wonderful news with his spouse.
- The new multimillionaire plans to use his windfall to retire early and indulge in his passion for travelling.
In summary
- Lottery game: Lotto 6/49
- Prize: $5,000,000
- Category: Classic Jackpot
- Draw date: July 20, 2024
- Winner’s place of residence: Montérégie
- Ticket purchased on lotoquebec.com