Canadian retiree wins $5 million Lotto 6/49, plans first home purchase
Montreal resident Pierre Draws discovered he won the July 4 jackpot after scanning his ticket, marking a life-changing moment he never thought possible.
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Pierre Draws, a newly retired Montreal resident, won $5 million in the Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot on July 4 after buying a ticket on a whim.
When Draws scanned his ticket using the Loto-Québec app, he initially thought he'd won $5,000. Looking closer at the amount, he said, "there were too many zeroes." At Loto-Québec's head office, where he claimed his cheque, Draws reflected on the moment: "Five million doesn't change you, except… It's quite something!"
For Draws, the windfall fulfills a long-held dream. "I think I deserve a house, a more beautiful life for me and my cat," he said. He described feeling like he was "on cloud nine" when accepting his prize.
The winning ticket was purchased at Boni-Soir – Marché Bachir convenience store at 7322 Avenue Baldwin in Anjou. The retailer will receive a one per cent commission of $50,000.
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How much did Pierre Draws win in the Lotto 6/49?
$5 million. Montreal resident Pierre Draws won the Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot on July 4, 2026.
What does Pierre Draws plan to do with his winnings?
Pierre Draws plans to purchase his first home and improve his quality of life for himself and his cat.
Where was the winning Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased?
The winning ticket was purchased at Boni-Soir – Marché Bachir, a convenience store located at 7322 Avenue Baldwin in Anjou.
