Press release

Montréal, January 6, 2025 — Loto-Québec announces the launch of a one-of-a-kind ticket: La course aux lingots. Lottery game fans can purchase the ticket starting January 6 and get a shot at one of 20 pure gold bars weighing 1 kg!

The gold bars, made by the Royal Canadian Mint, are 99.99% pure. They’re a prized product on the market and accepted at bullion exchanges worldwide. Although the value of gold may change from day to day, it tends to increase year over year.

Tickets are on sale at all retailers for $20. La course aux lingots top prize winners have until August 25 to claim their solid gold bar. Instant win prizes ranging from $20 to $10,000 are also up for grabs.

About Loto-Québec

Loto-Québec has been delivering entertainment to Quebecers for over 50 years, and its operations benefit Québec as a whole. In 2024, it paid out over $1.7 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.