Image — First Lottery Draw Presentation
Loto-Québec and its Evolution
1969-1975 1976-1980 1981-1985 1986-1990 1991-1995 1996-2000 2001-2004 2005-2006 2007-2008
 
 
  Image — Paul-André Michaud (1976)

1976
Paul-André Michaud is appointed President.

  • Following a draw for la Super Loto, the Corporation awards its very first $1 million prize.

  • Ontario and the western provinces create the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation.

1977
Jean-Marc Lafaille is appointed President.

  • Loto-Québec entrusts the management of lottery ticket kiosks to non-profit
    organizations (NPOs).
  Image — Loto-Québec — First Computers

1978

  • In keeping with technological developments, Loto-Québec acquires computers and terminals in order to operate lotteries in real-time. Hence, the 6/36 becomes computerized.

  • Loto-Québec and the Atlantic provinces join the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. The game called Provincial is sold from coast to coast.

1979

  • The Société d’exploitation des loteries et courses du Québec (Loto-Québec) becomes the Société des loteries et courses du Québec.
      Visuel — Kiosque de Lotomatique


  • La Collection Loto-Québec (the Art Collection) acquires its first work of art.

  • The Federal Government withdraws from the lottery industry in exchange for compensation from the provinces.

  • September 10: La Quotidienne, a game involving a three-digit number, is launched.

1980

  • A four-digit version of La Quotidienne, with weekly draws, is held under the name
    Loto-Sélect.
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