Press release

Montréal, December 1, 2025 — Stephane Lavigne, from Delson, in Montérégie, won a $409,000 prize on the La Poule aux œufs d’or show on November 30. During this special charity edition, contestants chose a cause close to their hearts and to which Loto-Québec will donate an amount equivalent to the prize won, up to $100,000. Lavigne opted for the Véro & Louis Foundation, to which Loto-Québec will donate $100,000 in the coming weeks.

The Véro & Louis Foundation's mission is to create living environments adapted to autistic adults aged 21 or older. During the taping of the show, the winner mentioned that one of his relatives is autistic, and so this cause is particularly close to his heart. Well-known host Guylaine Guay, who is also the Foundation’s godmother, was in the audience.

To watch a video of Stéphane Lavigne’s appearance on the show, go to the Loteries Loto-Québec YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/0bCUAm9Xals. Lavigne appears between the 2nd and 8th minutes.

Lavigne’s winning ticket was purchased at the Carrefour Candiac IGA grocery store in Candiac.

About the Giving Back Is a Win-Win Program

Loto-Québec supports various organizations throughout Québec through its Giving Back Is a Win-Win charitable program, which oversees several projects as well as many support and solidarity initiatives to which the corporation and its employees contribute. Some examples include the Employés de cœur corporate volunteer initiative, the adapted workstations in the corporation's facilities, which are managed in collaboration with the Les Petits Rois Foundation, the casino partnership with Moisson food banks, and the Détaillants de cœur initiative.

About Loto-Québec

Loto-Québec has been delivering entertainment to Quebecers for over 50 years, and its operations benefit Québec as a whole. Last year, the corporation paid out nearly $1.8 billion in prizes to winners across Québec. 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.