LOUISIANA LOTTERY REPORTS JANUARY WINNINGS

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana scratch-off players took home over $19 million in cash prizes in January, driven in part by three $500,000 top-prize-winning scratch-offs, including one $500,000 Extreme Cash ticket and two Casino Cash tickets sold in Lake Charles, Ruston, and Pineville, respectively. The Louisiana Lottery also reported nearly $9 million in winnings from January drawings, including two Lotto jackpot wins and one Easy 5 jackpot win. Finally, Fast Play players also took home just over $800,000 last month. 

The Lottery’s daily game winnings held steady during the month of January. 

Draw-Style Game Prizes 

• Pick 3: $3,071,360 

• Pick 4: $2,076,300 

• Pick 5: $314,200 

Powerball wins in January reached $245,425, and an additional $860,230 was won by players purchasing the Power Play option, for a combined total of $1,105,655 in winnings. The $1 Power Play option gives Powerball players the chance to increase any non-jackpot prize.  

January Mega Millions drawings produced $480,644 in winnings. 

The Lotto jackpot was hit twice during the month of January, with a $775,000 winning ticket being sold in Franklinton and a $550,000 winning ticket being sold in Winnsboro. Lotto’s monthly total winnings were $1,635,451. 

One Easy 5 ticket sold in Shreveport won the $100,000 jackpot in January, bringing total prizes to $276,090, with $80,317 of that total being won on ezmatch™, an instant-win option available for an additional $1. 

In total, draw-style game winnings from drawings held in January totaled $8,959,700. Players have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim the winnings from those tickets.  

The Lottery encourages players to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchasing and check them promptly after each drawing. Even if a ticket does not win the jackpot, it could have won another prize.  

Scratch-Off and Fast Play Prizes 
In addition to the $19,372,094 in scratch-off cash prizes paid during January, players also claimed $1,874,036 in free-ticket prizes.  

Players of the Lottery’s instant-win terminal Fast Play games saw $832,236 in winnings in January. 

According to Lottery policy, scratch-off games are closed when all top prizes are claimed; scratch-off and Fast Play winning tickets can be claimed up to 90 days following the closure of the game. A list of current scratch-off games, prizes remaining, and claim deadlines can be found on its website, Scratch Off Games | Louisiana Lottery Corporation. Fast Play games, prizes, winnings and claim deadlines can be found on the Lottery’s website: Fast Play Games | Louisiana Lottery Corporation.

Responsible Play 
Lottery ticket purchasers are reminded to play responsibly; anyone who may have a gambling problem — or friends and family of someone who does— is encouraged to call toll-free 1-877-770-7867 for help. Ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. More information on prize payment options currently available can be found on the Lottery’s website at Claim a Prize | Louisiana Lottery Corporation. 

About Louisiana Lottery Corporation
Established in 1991, Louisiana Lottery Corporation responsibly generates revenue for Louisiana’s K-12 public education while operating with efficiency, integrity, and public trust. Celebrating 35 years in 2026, the Lottery has transferred over $5 billion to the state since its inception. Offering draw-style, scratch-off, and Fast Play games, the Lottery delivers fun and excitement for players while emphasizing responsible play. For the latest news, winning numbers, and player resources, visit LouisianaLottery.com or connect with us on social media at Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.   

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