Luck smiled upon two residents of Montérégie in early March, with one winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 and the other securing $25,000 annually for life in the Grande Vie draw. On March 7, shortly after the Lotto 6/49 draw, Gaston Synnott visited a retailer in Saint-Lambert to validate his ticket.
Upon arriving, he noticed something unusual in the clerk’s expression. “Don’t tell me I’ve won 10 bucks this morning?” he asked, only to hear the clerk’s astonishing reply: “It’s $1 million, sir. You are now a millionaire!”
Synnott spent several minutes in his car contemplating how to share the news with his wife. When he returned home, he asked how she was doing, but his odd behavior prompted her to comment, “You are acting really strange!” He replied, “Your husband has been a millionaire since this morning!”
With his newfound wealth, Synnott plans to indulge himself and treat his children. “I’ve been eating cold toast!” he remarked, highlighting the drastic change in his circumstances.
Another Winner: Sylvain Brière
On March 9, Sylvain Brière from Longueuil also won big, claiming $25,000 a year for life in the Grande Vie draw. Just as he prepared to enjoy breakfast, he checked his ticket via an app, which led to a moment of disbelief.
The excitement caused him to set his meal aside. “I ended up eating cold toast!” he laughed. Brière shared the fantastic news with family and friends, but due to his reputation for joking, many initially thought he was kidding.
Loto-Québec’s Generosity
In 2025, Loto-Québec distributed over $1.7 billion in prizes, creating 105 new millionaires across Quebec. This year’s remarkable winnings highlight the life-changing impact of lottery games.
Key Highlights
- Gaston Synnott won $1 million in Lotto 6/49.
- Sylvain Brière won $25,000 annually for life in Grande Vie.
- Synnott’s win was confirmed on March 7.
- Brière’s win occurred on March 9.
- Loto-Québec distributed over $1.7 billion in prizes in 2025.
- 105 new millionaires were created across Quebec that year.
Lottery winners often have remarkable stories that not only change their own lives but also touch the hearts of those around them.
