2024-2025 Fiscal Year - Loto-Québec increases its contribution to the community thanks to excellent results Français
MONTRÉAL, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Loto-Québec posts an excellent performance at the close of fiscal 2024–2025. Its total revenues approached $3 billion, and its consolidated net income exceeded $1.5 billion—both up from the previous year. The corporation has crowned 109 new millionaires and paid out nearly 1.8 billion dollars to lottery winners.
Change in net income over 10 years
In millions of dollars
QUOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
"I'm truly proud of the results we've obtained thanks to our teams' remarkable work, especially since we achieved them in a global economic climate marked by uncertainty. And all of Québec benefits from these strong results," said Jean-François Bergeron.
"We've continued upgrading our entertainment options, both land-based and online, whether by improving our product portfolio, which includes over 2,000 online games, leveraging a diversified event lineup, or enhancing our dining options. Our objective remains to better serve our customers, responsibly and legally."
"By proudly fulfilling our mission, we make Québec win in several ways: by giving back to the community, supporting causes that bring us together and generating tangible spin-offs across all regions."
HIGHLIGHTS IN FIGURES
Loto-Québec generated higher total revenues and consolidated net income than in the previous fiscal year. It's an excellent performance, especially in an economic climate where discretionary spending is tightening.
Once again, in addition to crowning several winners, Loto-Québec played a significant role in the community through its many economic and social contributions across all of Québec's regions.
The 2024–2025 Annual Report [PDF – 5.1 MB, in French only] is available on Loto-Québec's website. The English version will be available later.
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