Shawn Batten, a resident of Montrégie, Quebec, experienced a life-changing moment when he received a call from Loto-Québec informing him of his $12,500,000 win from the May 19 Lotto Max draw. The call came on May 20, 2026, and Batten confirmed his victory through the Loto-Québec app. Excited by the news, he shared it with his spouse, who initially thought it was a joke. Despite the windfall, Batten intends to maintain his career in IT while exploring new interests, including travel and photography. He also mentioned the possibility of purchasing a cottage. Loto-Québec has awarded 40 prizes of $1 million or more in 2026 alone, positively impacting numerous families in Quebec. The organization has a long history of providing entertainment and benefits to the community, having distributed over $1.7 billion in prizes in 2025.