Press release

Montréal, October 8, 2024 — Montérégie residents Yvon Desrosiers and Anthony Vincelli each won $1,000,000 on August 16 with tickets purchased in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges RCM. Desrosiers won with Extra, whereas Vincelli won with Lotto Max.

“Could you check this? I think I’m a millionaire!”

Desrosiers was very surprised to have pocketed such a large sum. He checked his ticket three times with the self-serve ticket checker. Still looking for further confirmation, he went to the retailer and said, “Could you check this? I think I’m a millionaire!” He plans to use his windfall to treat himself to a new car.

In summary

• Lottery game: Extra
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Grand prize
• Draw date: August 16, 2024
• Winner’s place of residence: Montérégie
• Ticket purchase location: Dépanneur Hamel (139 Route 338, Les Coteaux)

       The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.

Stunned at the grocery store

Vincelli, on the other hand, learned the great news at the grocery store. When he saw the amount displayed on the screen, he immediately texted his spouse to ask her to join him at the store. They were both stunned when they saw that tidy sum! The new millionaire plans to use his windfall to pay off his mortgage and contribute to his daughter’s studies.

In summary

• Lottery game: Lotto Max
• Prize: $1,000,000
• Category: Maxmillions
• Draw date: August 16, 2024
• Winner’s place of residence: Montérégie
• Ticket purchase location: Couche-Tard (2933 Boulevard de la Gare, Vaudreuil-Dorion)

       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 Québec as a whole. The corporation has paid out more than 90 prizes of $1,000,000 or more across Québec since the beginning of the year, turning more than 70 players into millionaires. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page in the Lotteries section of lotoquebec.com. Read their stories.

The responsible commercialization of lottery and gaming products is central to Loto-Québec’s operations. The corporation has been granted the highest internationally recognized certification in responsible gaming by the World Lottery Association.