Loto-Québec’s Excellent Performance Generates Significant Spin-Offs for Québec
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MONTRÉAL, Québec (June 3, 2026) – Loto-Québec has just exceeded three billion dollars in total revenues for the first time. Its consolidated net income, which is entirely reinvested in the community, has surpassed 1.5 billion dollars for the fourth consecutive year. The corporation has also paid out over 1.9 billion dollars to lottery winners—a record amount—thereby making 111 new millionaires during the fiscal year.
Change in net income over 10 years
In millions of dollars
Quotes from the President and CEO
“This excellent performance shows the strength of our organization and our ability to maintain our growth trajectory, while generating significant spin-offs for Québec,” says Jean-François Bergeron.
“It is essential that Loto-Québec strengthen its position in online gaming, including sports betting, to ensure greater oversight and that the profits generated benefit the people of Québec. We’re promoting a responsible approach, aiming to capture the market rather than stimulate its growth.”
“Our cornerstone real-estate projects—the addition of a hotel adjacent to the Casino de Montréal, new gaming halls in Rimouski and Saguenay, and the expansion of the Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy conference centre—are part of our commitment to enhancing the experience we offer our customers and contributing to Québec’s economic and touristic vitality.”
Highlights in figures
Loto-Québec generated higher total revenues and consolidated net income than in the previous fiscal year. This is an excellent performance, considering the major investments Loto-Québec has made for the future and the current economic context.
Amount | Description |
$3.089B | Total revenues |
$1.526B | Net income, entirely reinvested in the community |
$1.914B | Record amount paid out to lottery winners |
Revenues by sector
Sector | Amount |
Casinos and gaming halls | $1,301.5M |
Lottery games | $995.6M |
Gaming establishments | $814.5M |
Other contributions to the community
Loto-Québec is proud of the important role it plays in the community thanks to its many economic and social contributions across Québec.
Amount | Description |
$442M | Total payroll |
$442M | Purchases to businesses located in Québec |
$324M | Commissions paid to retail partners |
$36M | Direct contributions to problem gambling prevention |
$18M | Donations and contributions to non-profit organizations |
$10M | Support for local entertainment and culture, and other sponsorships |
Fiscal year highlights
In July, a Montérégie resident and a Montréal resident split the $70M Lotto Max jackpot. This was the biggest jackpot awarded during the fiscal year. In September, 14 residents from a small Basse-Côte-Nord community became millionaires when they won $50 million with Lotto Max.
In December, Loto-Québec announced the opening of a fourth gaming hall, which will be located in Saguenay, on the grounds of the Delta Hotels property and its conference centre.
Loto-Québec is moving forward with its strategy of focusing video lottery terminals in locations that promote socialization and uphold tightened quality standards (fewer doors, but better doors).
The fact that 81% of Québec online players choose lotoquebec.com is a sign that Loto-Québec’s online offering meets customer needs.
The 2025–2026 Annual Report [PDF – 7 MB, in French only] is available on Loto-Québec’s website.
