Lake Charles Man Wins $2 Million Lotto Jackpot

On a roll since March 23, the Louisiana Lottery’s $2,030,907 Lotto jackpot was finally won during the Aug. 3 drawing by a single ticket sold at Raceway MLK on North MLK Hwy in Lake Charles. The store received a selling bonus of $20,309.07, equal to 1% of the prize. 

Lake Charles resident Christopher Archinard claimed the prize on Monday and received $1,457,175.77 after state and federal tax withholdings. The winning Lotto numbers for the August 3 drawing were 03-07-08-12-27-39. This is the third Lotto jackpot-winning ticket sold this year; the other two were sold in Coushatta and Kenner. 

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/lotto. 

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.