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Québec MaxA couple wins $1,000,000 with a ticket purchased in L’Isle‑aux‑Coudres
Québec MaxA couple wins $1,000,000 with a ticket purchased in L’Isle‑aux‑Coudres
Montréal, August 6, 2026 – Lucie Drolet and Jerome Bergeron, a couple from the Capitale-Nationale region, won $1,000,000 in the July 7 Québec Max draw. The winning ticket was purchased at Chez Paul grocery store, located in the village of Saint-Bernard-sur-Mer on L’Isle-aux-Coudres. The retailer will receive a 1% commission of $10,000.
Highlights
- Lucie Drolet and Jerome Bergeron are draw-based lottery game fans.
- Lucie made the happy discovery when validating her ticket at a retailer. “No way, it can’t be!” she exclaimed when she saw the amount pop up on the terminal screen.
- She wasted no time in sharing the good news with Jerome. When she got home, she showed him the winning ticket validation slip. “He was working on the roof. Luckily, he came down before I showed him everything!” Lucie said, laughing, when claiming her prize.
- They plan to use their windfall to buy a new car and give one to their daughter.
About Loto-Québec
Loto-Québec has been delivering entertainment to the people of Québec for over 55 years, and its operations benefit Québec as a whole. Last year, the corporation awarded a record $1.9 billion in prizes to winners and crowned 111 millionaires across Québec. It also paid out over 20 lifetime annuities. Major prize winners are listed on the More winners page in the Lottery Games section of lotoquebec.com. Read all about their dreams.
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.