Shreveport Resident Claims First $10,000 Top Prize from Scratch-off Game

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Bobbi Guggenheim of Shreveport won the first $10,000 top prize from a MONOPOLYTM scratch-off ticket, which she redeemed at the Louisiana Lottery Corporation's Shreveport office.

"This is surreal," said Guggenheim, age 33.  "I love the game MONOPOLYTM, so this was a perfect scratch-off for me!"  Guggenheim, who plans to use her winnings for vacation, purchased her winning ticket at Thrifty Liquor #10  on Youree Drive in Shreveport.

MONOPOLYTM is a $2 scratch-off game that has four remaining top prizes of $10,000 as a of May 27 and offers players the chance to win $200 instantly.   

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.

The MONOPOLY name and logo, the distinctive design of the game board, the four corner squares, the MR. MONOPOLY name and character, as well as each of the distinctive elements of the board and playing pieces are trademarks of Hasbro for its property trading game and game equipment.  © 2008 Hasbro.  All rights reserved.  Licensed by Hasbro.