Deadline for First New Orleans Saints Second-Chance Drawing – Sept. 24!

The Louisiana Lottery reminds players that the deadline for its first New Orleans Saints second-chance drawing is Thursday, Sept. 24.

Last week, the Lottery launched a Saints themed scratch-off game offering a top cash prize of $100,000 and giving players the opportunity to enter nonwinning tickets in one of four second-chance drawings to win autographed Saints merchandise or once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences.

During first second-chance drawing, two finalists will each win official Saints merchandise, including an autographed jersey and a football or helmet. One winner will be selected to win a 2009 Ultimate Saints Fan Experience that includes four Club Sideline tickets to the Saints vs. New York (NFC) game on Oct. 18 in the Superdome, access to a Saints VIP Clubroom at that game, a parking pass, four pre-game field passes, one-night accommodations at a downtown New Orleans hotel (two rooms), a $200 dinner allotment at a designated downtown New Orleans restaurant for four people and $500 spending cash.

"We know our customers love cash prizes, but considering the Saints' sold-out season, we anticipate this game's second-chance drawings will be equally as popular since they feature 'experience prizes' that money can't buy! It's truly the ultimate game for the ultimate Saints fan," said Lottery President Rose Hudson.

To enter the second-chance drawings, players should complete the information on the back of nonwinning $5 New Orleans Saints scratch-off tickets and mail one ticket per envelope no larger than 4.5" by 9.5" to the address printed on the back of the ticket. The entry must arrive at the second-chance drawing address by the Sept. 24 to be entered into the first drawing; otherwise it will be entered into the second drawing. Players can enter as many times as they wish, but each entry should be mailed in a separate envelope.

The Louisiana Lottery is solely responsible for administering the game and second-chance drawings.

The game includes 900,000 tickets with three different Saints scenes. The cash payout percentage for the New Orleans Saints scratch-off is typical of the Lottery's $5 product, and the second-chance drawing prizes are lagniappe. As with all Lottery games, 35 percent of sales is transferred to the state, earmarked for public education.

Lottery ticket purchasers and second-chance drawing entrants must be at least 21 years of age. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available by calling 1-877-770-7867. For security purposes, the Lottery encourages players to sign the back of the tickets immediately after purchasing.