Loto-Québec’s instant ticket, Célébration 2026, included an award for participation in a televised event. The Célébration 2026 Gala aired Sunday, January 11, 2026 on TVA and took place at the Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau. Loto-Québec stated that winners of an entry for the televised draw were able to attend the gala and were guaranteed a minimum prize of $25,000. During the broadcast, Steve Drapeau won $1,000,000, and the other two finalists, Gabrielle Lemieux and the couple Nicolas Belcourt and Mélanie Marcotte, each won $100,000. Separately, Gilles Tremblay and Francine Roy Tremblay won a $50,000 prize through Loto-Québec’s “Giving Back Is a Win-Win” program, and Loto-Québec stated it will also give $50,000 to the Québec Cancer Foundation, the organization selected by the couple. Steve Drapeau received the ticket as a gift from his brother.
