Press release

Montréal, March 28, 2024 – Philip Deslongchamps of the Laurentides took home $1,000,000 in the Lotto 6/49 draw on February 28. This major win is timely, because he had just left his job to focus full time on his family business.

VIDEO | Watch the winner tell us his story: https://youtu.be/oQjTh4LOOFc?si=j-PN_XZe-MvMw1ie.

Highlights

• It was when Philip Deslongchamps was checking his ticket with Loto-Québec’s Lotteries app that the $1,000,000 prize amount appeared. “I looked at my spouse and said: ‘We got it!’ She didn’t quite understand until I showed her all the zeros on the screen.”
• The winner plans to use his prize money to travel and, most of all, spend quality time with his family.

In summary

• Lottery game: Lotto 6/49
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Guaranteed prize
• Draw date: February 28, 2024
• Winner’s place of residence: Laurentides
• Ticket purchase location: Épicerie Pilon & Fils (2115 Montée Gagnon, Terrebonne)

       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.

Responsible commercialization is a key priority for Loto-Québec. The corporation holds the highest international certification in responsible gambling, awarded by the World Lottery Association.