Colfax Man Enjoys Second Louisiana Lottery Scratch-off Win

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Some people are born lucky, and this just may be the case with 49-year-old Reginald Carnahan. The Colfax native has won two top prizes on Louisiana Lottery scratch-off games in the last four years, with this latest win coming a week before his 50th birthday. 

Gearing up for the Fourth of July, Carnahan purchased the Lottery's patriotic-themed $2 Country Cash scratch-off and won a $14,000 top-prize. The win comes after he cashed in a $100,000 top-prize winning Extreme Green scratch-off in April 2008.

"I plan to enjoy my birthday!" Carnahan shared, when he claimed his prize at the Lottery's Alexandria office last week. Call it an early birthday present; Carnahan celebrates his 50th on July 5.

Carnahan purchased his top-prize winning ticket at OK General on Highway 8 in Colfax.

Country Cash is a $2 game that features four top prizes of $14,000. The game has one top prize remaining as of today.

For security purposes, the Lottery strongly encourages players to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchasing.

Persons must be at least 21 years of age to purchase a Lottery ticket.  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.