David Polidore of Garden City claimed a $15,000 top prize at the Louisiana Lottery Corporation's Lafayette office from a Luck of the Draw scratch-off ticket.

"The ticket just looked lucky," he said.  "And I'm going to keep playing!"  Polidore, age 45, purchased his winning ticket at T & D's on East Main Street in Franklin. 

Polidore is the first winner to claim a top prize for this game which launched on June 25.  The $2 scratch-off game Luck of the Draw features six remaining top prizes as of July 4; the chance to win up to 10 times; and 1:4.51 overall odds of winning a prize. 

Players must be at least 21 years of age to purchase a Lottery ticket. The Lottery also reminds players that anyone who has a gambling problem or friends and family of anyone with a gambling problem are encouraged to call toll-free 1-877-770-7867 for help.