Baton Rouge Resident Scores $375,000 Lotto Jackpot

Conrad Derr of Baton Rouge is the fourth to win a Louisiana Lottery Lotto jackpot in 2017. Derr’s quick-pick ticket matched all six numbers in the June 24 drawing to win the $375,000 prize. The winning numbers were 16-21-30-33-34-39.

“It is surreal,” Derr said during his visit to Lottery headquarters to claim his prize. “I can’t believe it until I get the check!” He received $262,500 after state and federal tax withholdings.

Derr purchased his winning ticket at Circle K #9724 on Highland Road in Baton Rouge The store earned a one-time selling bonus of $3,750 or 1 percent of the prize.

While he said he did not have any big plans for his prize yet, Derr admitted it would definitely make life easier.

Lottery 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. More information about Lotto and other jackpot winners can be found on the Lottery’s website, www.louisianalottery.com.

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