* Includes VLT expenditure (cash in less prizes paid). Does not include sales.

Created in 1970, Loto-Québec currently has a workforce of over 6,000 and total profits of $1.3 billion. With a mandate to market games of chance, the Corporation is comprised of several subsidiaries, including La Société des loteries du Québec, La Société des casinos du Québec and Resto-Casino, La Société des bingos du Québec, La Société des loteries vidéo du Québec, Ingenio, as well as Technologies Nter - a joint venture company active primarily on international markets.

So Near, Yet so Far; Player Sues Loto Quebec for $13.5 million
QUEBEC, Canada (October 7, 2008) -- A Dollard man who was reportedly seconds away from a giant lottery win is suing Loto Quebec for 13.5 million dollars..............Subscribers

Loto-Québec Shines on the World Stage
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (September 30, 2008) – Loto-Québec has been awarded two Batchy prizes at the annual conference of the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) held from September 24 to 27, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This major event, which brings together approximately fifty North American lottery corporations, provides an opportunity to recognize noteworthy achievements in the lottery industry.............Subscribers

Loto-Quebec Faces Class-Action Lawsuit
QUEBEC, Canada (September 12, 2008) – According to local media reports a group of pathological gamblers has filed a class-action lawsuit against Loto-Quebec seeking compensation for addicts, estimated to number.................Subscribers

Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Loto-Quebec Downplayed Dangers of VLTs
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (August 18, 2008) -- Quebec's gaming commission faces a potentially crippling payout as gambling addicts try to hold it responsible for downplaying the dangers of video lottery terminals (VLTs)..............Subscribers

Attractions Hippiques Issues Formal Demand to Loto-Québec to Meet Its Obligations and Compensate for Damages
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (June 9, 2008) -- Attractions Hippiques today sent a legal demand to Loto-Québec calling on the state-owned corporation to meet its obligations and compensate it for the significant financial damages it has suffered due to an important breach of the contract resulting from a public request for proposals. If Loto-Québec fails to resolve this matter, Attractions Hippiques will..............Subscribers

Lynne Roiter -- Canadian Gaming Industry Celebrates Outstanding Achievement
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (May 2, 2008) -- The Canadian gaming industry recognized the achievements of several of its leading members during the second annual Canadian Gaming Awards Gala Benefit held last night in Montreal, as part of the 2008 Canadian Gaming Summit...............Subscribers

Following Release of KPMG Report Loto-Québec Outlines Measures Related to Lottery Ticket Validation and Prize Payment
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (April 30, 2008) - Loto-Québec is presenting a positive assessment of its initiative to improve the payment of prizes to winners undertaken subsequent to the submission, last October, of the report prepared by the consulting firm of KPMG...............Subscribers

Advertising Campaign for Loto-Québec’s Extra
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (April 24, 2008) -- The Bos Advertising Agency announces that Gregory Charles will donate his full fee for a Loto-Québec Extra television ad to a youth foundation................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Asks to be Heard by the Committee on Public Finances
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (February 21, 2008) -- Believing that the time is right for a full and frank exchange with parliamentarians concerning the orientation, activities, management and social concerns of Loto-Québec...............Subscribers

Loto-Québec, Sponsor of the Montreal High Lights Festival
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (February 11, 2008) -- This year anew, Loto-Québec is thrilled to be a part of the MONTREAL HIGH LIGHTS FESTIVAL celebrations running from February 21 to March 2. The programming mosaic will, as always, highlight Montréal as a metropolis of cultural, tourism and gastronomy..................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Proud to Be Partnering with Opti-Neige in Matane for the Second Consecutive Year
MATANE, Quebec, Canada (February 1, 2008) -- Loto-Québec is proud to be associating for the second year with Opti-Neige, to be held this coming February 15-17..............Subscribers

Electronic Texas Hold'em to Make Its Appearance at Québec Casinos
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (January 17, 2008) -- Working in close collaboration with management at its establishments, the Société des casinos du Québec (SCQ) is finalizing preparations at the province's three Casinos to be able to offer poker enthusiasts Texas Hold'em slot machines..............Subscribers

Loto-Québec Implements a New Ticket Validation Procedure at All of Its Points of Sale Equipped with Game Terminals
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (January 14, 2008) -- Effective today, Loto-Québec retailers operating game terminals must apply a new procedure for validating lottery tickets..................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Invites Film Buffs to the 2008 Cinoche Festival in Baie-Comeau This Coming January 17 to 27
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (January 9, 2008) --  Loto-Québec is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the Baie-Comeau International Film Festival for the second consecutive year.............Subscribers

Loto-Québec’s Sugaring Off Party Promises to be a Sweet Rendezvous!
Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, Quebec, Canada (December 19, 2007) -- The general public is invited to savour the fun and tasty delights at Loto-Québec’s Sugaring Off Party, to be held in conjunction with the annual Tommycod Festival at Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade..............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.1

Sangoma Selected for Large-Scale Installation for Loto-Quebec
MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada (November 16, 2007) - Sangoma Technologies Corporation announced today that their premium PC-based hardware is being installed in lottery terminals to be installed throughout the Province of Quebec...............Subscribers

Loto-Québec to Comply with the Québec Court of Appeal Judgement
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (December 5, 2007) - Loto-Québec has announced that it will comply with the judgement handed down today by the Québec Court of Appeal concerning the case related to access to information requests..............Subscribers

Court Orders Loto-Quebec to Reveal Reports
QUEBEC, Canada (December 5, 2007) -- A Quebec court has ruled that the province's lottery commission must make public its reports on.............Subscribers

Official Inauguration of the Ludoplex Québec
QUÉBEC CITY, Quebec, Canada (November 30, 2007) – This coming December 6 will see Loto-Québec officially inaugurate its Ludoplex Québec, the second of four gaming centres authorized to be established by Government Order............Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.11

Sangoma Selected for Large-Scale Installation for Loto-Quebec
MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada (November 16, 2007) -- Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSXV: STC), the premium provider of PC-based telephony hardware and software for networking and telephony solutions, announced today that their premium PC-based hardware is being installed in lottery terminals.........Subscribers

Loto-Québec Unveils KPMG Report on Prize Payment and Will Implement All of the Report’s Recommendations
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (October 23, 2007) -- Loto-Québec unveiled the contents today of a report produced by the KPMG consulting firm, which was commissioned in April 2007 to conduct an independent ............Subscribers

Loto-Québec Modifies Its Procedures Concerning the Disclosure of Lottery Winner Information
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (October 4, 2007) - After a profound process of reflection concerning the welcoming and media promotion of its lottery winners, Loto-Québec is preparing to put into place new procedures whose aim is to.............Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.3

Loto-Quebec to Continue Publicizing the Names And Pictures of Big Lottery Winners
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (October 4, 2007) – According to local media reports Loto-Quebec has decided to continue publicizing the names and pictures of big lottery winners................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Presents Montreal's Italian Week
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (August 1, 20070 - As presenting sponsor, Loto-Québec invites you to explore the culture of the country of the green, white and red flag, by participating in the many activities available during the 14th edition of Montreal's Italian Week......................Subscribers

Lottery’s Mystery Shopper Campaign Criticized
QUEBEC, Canada (July 12, 2007) -- Quebec food retailers are reportedly contesting Loto-Quebec's mystery shopper campaign that, so far, has...............Subscribers

The Era of Continuous Growth a Thing of the Past at Loto-Québec
These are some of the remarks offered by Loto-Québec President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Alain Cousineau, upon the release of the Corporation's Annual Report............Subscribers

Lottery Revamps Web Site
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (April 10, 2007) -- Totally revamped and full of enhancements, the new site design makes it easier for users to..............Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.3

Loto-Québec to Carefully Study the Statement Issued by Public Health
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (February 20, 2007) - The Public Health Department issued a statement today concerning the establishment of gaming centres in the province.........Subscribers

Loto-Québec Posts a Marked Decline in Revenues and Net Income, Third Quarter of Fiscal 2006-2007
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (February 20, 2007) - During the third quarter of the current fiscal year, Loto-Québec generated consolidated revenues of .............Subscribers

Retailers Are No Luckier Than Other Players
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (December 21, 2006) -- Based on research conducted to determine the number of retailers who won prizes of $50,000 or more over the past five years, Loto-Québec is of the opinion that............Subscribers

Gamelogic And Ingenio Strike Deal For Interactive Gaming In Lottery Market
WALTHAM, Massachusetts & MONTREAL, Canada (November 10, 2006) -- GameLogic, a Waltham, MA-based provider of new media strategies and solutions to the gaming industry and Ingenio................Subscribers

Government Authorizes the Establishment of Four Gaming Centres in Québec
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (November 3, 2006) -- The provincial Cabinet gave Loto-Québec the go-ahead yesterday to proceed with the implementation of four gaming centres in Québec, marking a new step in the realization of the Crown Corporation’s 2004-2007 Development Plan..............................Subscribers

Smoking Ban Hits Loto-Quebec VLTs
QUEBEC, Canada (October 25, 2006) – Loto-Quebec says it may see a $150-million drop in revenue this year, as the new anti-tobacco law keeps smokers away from video-lottery terminals (VLTs) in bars..........................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Apologizes for its Inappropriate Promotional Campaign and Implements Corrective Measures
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (October 4, 2006) - Subsequent to the broadcast of a television news report on a promotional campaign targeted at a northeastern U.S. audience, Loto-Québec acknowledges that this campaign does not correspond in any way whatsoever to the standards and values that the Corporation has consistently upheld with respect to its public communications.....................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Awards Contract For Repairing the Province's VLTs to Large American Firm
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (july 27, 2006) -- Loto-Québec is reported to have recently issued a three-year $21-million contract to Ohio-based National Cash Register.............................Subscribers

Loto-Québec to Serve as a Principal Sponsor of the Project to Illuminate the Cove at Montmorency Falls Park
QUÉBEC CITY, Quebec, Canada (July 7, 2006) - Loto-Québec is proud to be associating with the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq) to develop Montmorency Falls Park through the implementation of an ingenious concept...............................Subscribers

Loto Quebec’s Casino de Montréal to Serve as a Major Partner of the Rogers Cup
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (July 3, 2006) - In its role as a platinum sponsor of the Rogers Cup, the Casino de Montréal is pleased to be participating in this highly popular tennis tournament for the fourth consecutive year.............................Subscribers

Ingenio and Bally Technologies Form Strategic Alliance
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (June 27, 2006) -- Bally Technologies and Ingenio, the research and development subsidiary of Loto-Québec, are pleased to announce that they have formed a long-term strategic alliance aimed at enhancing casino game offerings and maximizing the entertainment potential for players...........................Subscribers

Loto-Québec and the Bingo Industry Secretariat Introduce a New Promotional Tool for the Benefit of Non-Profit Organizations
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (June 26, 2006) -- Loto-Québec and the Bingo Industry Secretariat launched a new tool today for the promotion of bingo playing in halls, a gaming sector that has been experiencing difficulties over the past several years...............................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Extends Its Reach MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (June 16, 2006) – According to local media reports Loto-Quebec is said to be "probably only weeks away" from signing a deal that would have Ingenio develop, test and supply new gaming [slot] machine games and concepts for a major gaming machine producer...........................Subscribers

Loto-Québec's Street Arts to be a Prime Rendezvous at the Just for Laughs Festival
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (June 12, 2006) - Loto-Québec is delighted to once again be presenting the outdoor portion of the Just for Laughs Festival in collaboration with Labatt Blue.......................Subscribers

Loto-Québec's Revenues Exceed the $4 Billion Mark During Fiscal 2005-2006
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (June 14, 2006) - With consolidated revenues of $4.016 billion (+2%) and net income of $1.614 billion (+1.9%), Loto-Québec remitted a total of $1.537 billion (+1.7%) in dividends to the Québec Government during the fiscal year.............................Read the full story at: Vol.35 No.11

The First Peoples' Festival; A new Rendez-vous Loto-Québec!
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (May 10, 2006) - Loto-Québec is proud to be associated, for the first time, with the First Peoples' Festival, set to take place from May 25 to June 8 and from June 21 to 25...............................Read the full story at: Vol.35 No.7

Loto-Québec, Proud Partner of The Bar of Montreal's Salon VISEZ DROIT
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (April 4, 2006) - For a sixth consecutive year, Loto-Québec invites the general public to the Salon VISEZ DROIT taking place from April 4 to 7 at the Grande-Place in Complexe Desjardins..........................Subscribers

Loto-Québec to Take the Coulombe Report's Recommendations into Account in Pursuing Its Project to Relocate the Casino de Montréal
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (March 9, 2006) - Loto-Québec favours the Government's decision to follow up on the recommendations put forth by the Interministerial Committee that studied the proposal for the creation of a world-class entertainment complex ..............................Subscribers

Loto-Quebec to Acquire Stake in French Casino Group
FRANCE (February 28, 2006) -- Loto-Quebec, the state-ownd lottery operator for the French-speaking Canadian province of Quebec, is to acquire ..............................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Launches Some New Initiatives for the Prevention of Excessive Gambling and the Promotion of Responsible Gaming
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (February 14, 2006) -- Mr. Alain Cousineau, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Loto-Québec, presented a summary today of ...................Subscribers

Loto-Québec, Proud First-time Partner of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli's Fête d'hiver
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, (January 26, 2006) - Loto-Québec is delighted to invite you to catch a fresh breath of winter fun during Saint-Jean-Port-Joli's Fête d'hiver..............................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Showcases Its Recent Art Acquisitions and the Work of Costume Designer Suzanne Harel
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (January 18, 2006) -- Loto-Québec’s Espace Création is launching its 2006 programme with an exhibition of some 40 new art works recently acquired by La Collection Loto-Québec, along with a colourful array of .....................Subscribers

It Pays to Play on TV! -- $100,000,000 Awarded on Game Show
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (December 22, 2005) - Host Guy Mongrain was all smiles when he handed over the one-hundred-millionth dollar to........................Read the full story at: Vol.34 No.2

Loto-Quebec Acquires Minority Stake in French Casino Operator
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (December 21, 2005) - Quebec's state-run lottery corporation announced Wednesday it acquired a minority stake in French casino operator ................................Subscribers

Loto-Québec and McGill Centre Work Together to Encourage Parents to Think Twice About Offering Lottery Products to Children and Teens this Holiday Season
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (December 15, 2005) -- With the holiday season right around the corner, many parents and family members are searching to find fun and exciting gift ideas to finish up their last minute ..............................Read the full story at: Vol.33 No.13

Noël dans le parc: a Loto-Québec Holiday Presentation
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (December 1, 2005) - Yet again this year, Loto-Québec will celebrate Christmas over the course of four magical evenings with Noël dans le parc..............................Subscribers

Maintaining the Balance Between Economic Mission and Social Responsibility - Loto-Québec publishes its first social responsibility review
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (November 2, 2005) -- For the first time in its 35-year history, Loto-Quebec has set forth all of its contributions in detail within a single reference ..........................................Subscribers

Loto-Québec on Target to Reduce the Number of VLT Sites
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (October 14, 2005) - In unveiling its Development Plan in May 2004, Loto-Québec announced its intention to reduce by ........................Read the full story at: Vol.33 No.4

Loto Quebec Advises Labour Conflict is Having NO Effect whatsoever on Casino Operations
LA MALBAIE, Quebec, Canada (August 26, 2005) -- The Casino de Charlevoix wishes to inform the general public that it is business as usual at the gaming house, with no change in operating hours...............................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Launches "Joker", A New Terminal-Based Lottery, Grand Prize: $1 Million
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (August 29, 2005) - Loto-Québec today announced the latest addition to its terminal-based lottery family: Joker. This new lottery will be .....................Read the full story at: Vol.32 No.10

Loto-Québec Soars Again with Festivent
QUEBEC, Canada (June 21, 2005) - Once again, Loto-Québec is pleased to join forces with the organizing committee of Festivent, to be held from August 3 to 7 in the town of ...............................Read the full story at: Vol.32 No.1

Loto-Québec Posts Increased Revenues, Net Income and Dividends During Fiscal 2004-2005
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (June 16, 2005) -- With consolidated revenues of $3.937 billion and net income of ...................Subscribers

Loto–Quebec to Build New Gambling Centres at Four Race Tracks
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (June 9, 2005) -- The Quebec government has announced its plan to privatize the province’s four racetracks and has reportedly commissioned a committee to recommend an operator at the end of September...............................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Partners With The Fête du Lac des Nations
Sherbrooke, Canada (May 31, 2005) - Loto-Québec is once again proud to lend its support to the Fête du Lac des Nations event..........................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Responds to Citizens' Desire to Know Where its Earnings and Profits Go
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (May 13, 2005) - Marking its 35th anniversary this year, Loto-Québec is proceeding over the next few days with a distribution of an ..............................Read the full story at: Vol.31 No.8

Loto-Québec Extends Its Support for Another Three Years to La Veillée du jour de l'an, A Noël en Gaspésie Event
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (March 11, 2005) - Loto-Québec is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with the town of New Richmond to extend its sponsorship ...........................Subscribers

The World Lottery Association Honours Loto-Québec with Two Prestigious Awards!
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (March 1, 2005) -- The World Lottery Association (WLA), the largest international association of lottery corporations, presented ............................Subscribers

Loto-Québec Partners with a World Premiere to Bear Its Name: The Mondial Choral Loto-Québec
LAVAL, Quebec, Canada (February 14, 2005) -- Loto-Québec is proud to be serving as the official sponsor of the first edition of the Mondial Choral Loto-Québec, to take place next ......................Read the full story at: Vol.30 No.8

Les Rendez-vous Loto-Québec Program - A Brilliant Array of Activities
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (February 8, 2005) -- From February 17 to February 27, under the banner of the.........................Subscribers

The 2005 Masque du public Loto-Québec; Over 57,000 Theatre Buffs Entered the Contest
MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (January 10, 2005) - Once again, the annual À VOUS DE CHOISIR LE MASQUE DU PUBLIC LOTO-QUEBEC contest caught the interest of theatre fans all across Québec. Over 57 000 participated in the contest to .......................Subscribers

Couple Become Millionnaires! On Loto-Québec TV Show
GATINEAU, Quebec, Canada (January 9, 2005) - Nancy Descôteaux and Yan Desmarais won one million dollars in the televised show and draw Célébration 2005, broadcast this evening on.................Subscribers