New Orleans Resident Claims $325,000 Lotto Jackpot
Leola Jackson of New Orleans claimed the $325,000 Lotto jackpot from the Aug. 15 drawing at the Lottery's headquarters in Baton Rouge.
She received $227,500 after federal and state taxes were withheld. The winning numbers for the Aug. 15 Lotto drawing were 2-5-13-15-23-37.
She purchased her winning ticket from Day & Night Discount #2 on Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans. The store will receive a bonus of $3,250 or 1 percent of the prize, for selling a jackpot-winning ticket.
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.