A Montreal Couple Strikes Gold with $5 Million Lottery Win
After years of buying Celebration lottery tickets, Katelyn Abbey and Philip Cutler hit the jackpot with a $5 million grand prize win during the recent Celebration 2026 gala. The couple, who have been loyal ticket purchasers for about five years, were thrilled to discover their luck on the Loto-Québec website while on vacation.
Cutler stumbled upon the life-changing news while checking their tickets abroad, realizing they held the winning number for the massive $5 million prize. Excitedly sharing the incredible news with Abbey, the couple couldn’t believe their fortune.
The winning ticket was bought at the Uniprix pharmacy on 88 Sainte-Anne Street in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, making it a memorable souvenir from their vacation.
With this incredible win, the retailer that sold the ticket will also receive a generous $50,000 commission, equal to one percent of the total prize.
