Press release

Montréal, June 26, 2025 – A Quebec City resident had a moment he’ll never forget at the Salon de jeux de Québec, winning a $1,276,039.50 jackpot while playing a Powerbucks slot machine.

The lucky winner, Jacques Vézina, was just enjoying some free time and decided to stop by the gaming hall after running a few errands in the neighbourhood. Jokingly, he said he had only come for a free coffee—but then luck surprised him in the best way.

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“I only had $1 left from my play budget for the day. At first, I thought the machine had a glitch, then I realized I had hit the jackpot!” he said, still composed despite his life-changing win.

Plans for the future, but a promise comes first

Despite the major windfall, Jacques is keeping his feet on the ground. He had just committed to covering for a colleague for the next six weeks—and he intends to keep that promise before deciding what’s next. That said, early retirement may not be off the table.