$1.85 Million Lotto Prize Claimed by Plaquemines Parish Resident

The $1.85 million Lotto jackpot prize from the August 30 drawing was finally claimed on Tuesday, December 12 at Lottery Headquarters by Plaquemines Parish resident Lara Tate. She received $1,327,375 after state and federal tax withholdings. The single winning ticket was purchased from Winn Dixie Store #1472 on North Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans, which received a 1% selling bonus of $18,500.

The winning Lotto numbers were 08-09-11-14-32-41 and is the largest Lotto jackpot this year since the $3.3 million jackpot from January 7, which was also sold in New Orleans.

Lottery 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 Lottery strongly encourages players to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchasing. More information about Lotto and other jackpot winners can be found on the Lottery’s website, www.louisianalottery.com/lotto.