A ticket purchased in Quebec on September 23, 2026 matched the Classic Jackpot numbers in Loto‑Québec’s Lotto 6/49 draw, securing a prize of five million dollars for its holder. The win was confirmed by Loto‑Québec, the provincial agency that runs the national lottery, and marks one of the largest payouts in the province for the Classic Jackpot tier.
Lotto 6/49 operates across Canada with draws conducted twice each week. The game offers several prize levels, with the Classic Jackpot representing the top tier for tickets that match all six numbers. For the September 23 draw, the total jackpot pool stood at twelve million dollars, of which the five‑million‑dollar prize was awarded to the Quebec ticket that hit the required combination.
Loto‑Québec announced the result through its standard communication channels, noting that the winning ticket had been sold at a retail location within the province. The agency’s routine verification process confirmed the numbers on the ticket matched those drawn in the official lottery session.
The payout follows the lottery’s established distribution rules, where the Classic Jackpot prize is paid out in a lump sum. Winners are required to claim their prize within a prescribed period, after which unclaimed funds revert to the lottery’s reserve for future draws and charitable contributions.
The win underscores the continued popularity of Lotto 6/49, which remains a staple of Canadian lottery play. With draws held twice weekly, the game consistently draws participants hoping for a chance at the multi‑million‑dollar prizes it offers. Loto‑Québec continues to promote responsible gaming while managing the large prize pools that draw significant public interest.
The five‑million‑dollar award will be added to the list of recent high‑value jackpots awarded by Loto‑Québec, reinforcing the lottery’s role in generating substantial payouts for fortunate players across the province.