Elrecie Lewis's Easy 5 winner photo
Amount$60,000
Date
GameEasy 5
HometownCullen
RetailerTaylor's Stop-N-Shop Inc.

The 74-year-old Cullen resident's ticket matched all five numbers in the Feb. 1 drawing for the $60,000 jackpot prize. Lewis said when she found out she won on Sunday morning, she felt calmness overcome her.

Lewis received $42,000 after state and federal tax withholdings. She said she plans to use her winnings to pay bills.

Lewis purchased her winning ticket at Taylor's Stop-N-Shop Inc. on South Main Street in Springhill. The store will receive a selling bonus of $600, which is 1 percent of the prize.

Ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. Draw-style game tickets must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Anyone who may have a gambling problem or friends and family of anyone with a gambling problem should call toll free 1-877-770-7867 for help. For security purposes, the Lotery strongly encourages players to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchasing.

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