A Montrealer becomes a millionaire with Lotto 6/49

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Montrealer Michael Di Paolo took home the $1 million guaranteed prize from the February 26 Lotto 6/49 draw thanks to a ticket purchased on lotoquebec.com, Loto-Quebec’s online gaming site. Become a millionaire with Lotto 6/49.

When Michael Di Paolo is short of time, Michael likes to buy his tickets on Loto-Quebec’s website. Although he usually checks his account, he doesn’t always check draw results or app notices. He actually didn’t yet know he’d won when a customer service employee called to make an appointment for him to pick up his cheque.

Become a millionaire with Lotto 6/49

At first, Michael thought it was a hoax. When the employee suggested he access his account to check the latest draw results, he realized it was truly a stroke of luck. He said it was the second best phone call of his life, the first being when his wife called to say she was about to give birth!

The lucky winner plans to pay off his mortgage and other debts and also treat his loved ones.

In summary

Lottery: Lotto 6/49

Prize: $1,000,000

Category: Guaranteed prize

Draw date: February 26, 2020

Winner’s place of residence: Montreal

Retailer: lotoquebec.com

Claim centre: Loto-Quebec head office, Montreal

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