LOUISIANA LOTTERY REPORTS JULY AND AUGUST WINNINGS

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Lottery players took home millions in prizes this summer, with July highlighted by two $500,000 wins on the 100X scratch-off game and a $2 million Powerball ticket. Overall winnings in July and August held steady compared to recent months. 

In July, the Lottery reported over $18 million in cash prizes paid to scratch-off game players, including two $500,000 top prize 100X tickets sold in Ruston and Alexandria. In addition, players won over $9.8 million during drawings held in July, including one Powerball Match-5 with Power Play ticket worth $2 million. Fast Play players took home nearly $900,000 in July. 

Draw-style daily game winnings for July included: 

• Pick 3: $2,850,190 

• Pick 4: $2,534,000 

• Pick 5: $567,225 

Powerball prizes totaled $347,156 with an additional $2,245,966 won by players who purchased the Power Play option — bringing July’s Powerball winnings to $2,910,952. The $1 Power Play option offers Powerball players the chance to increase any non-jackpot winnings. Mega Millions drawings held in July produced $408,002 in winnings. 

There were 68 match-5 Lotto prizes won totaling $68,000, helping to bring Lotto’s monthly total winnings to $364,223. Easy 5 prizes totaled $118,330, with an additional $82,199 won on ezmatch™, an instant-win option available for an additional $1. 

In all, draw-style game winnings from July drawings reached $9,835,121. Lottery draw-style game players have 180 days from the drawing date to claim prizes.  

Scratch-off and Fast Play game winnings for July included: 

• Scratch-off cash prizes: $18,121,370 

• Scratch-off free ticket prizes: $2,138,002  

• Fast Play: $899,595 

In August, over $16 million in scratch-off cash prizes were paid out, including one $500,000 top prize Casino Cash ticket sold in Lafayette. Draw-game players took home over $7.8 million, and Fast Play players won over $900,000. 

Powerball prizes totaled $663,561 with an additional $669,322 won by players who purchased the Power Play option — bringing August’s Powerball winnings to $1,362,883; with Mega Millions following behind at $553,340. 

Though there were no jackpot or match-5 prizes won from the national draw games, the in-state draw games shined. There were 81 match-5 Lotto prizes in August, totaling $81,000, bringing its monthly total winnings to $428,406. Easy 5 prizes totaled $361,628, thanks to two jackpot-winning tickets being sold, with an additional $87,147 won on ezmatch™. 

Draw-style daily game winnings for August included: 

• Pick 3: $2,981,020 

• Pick 4: $1,662,100 

• Pick 5: $433,875 

Scratch-off players won $16,807,963 in cash prizes and $2,110,042 in free ticket prizes, with Fast Play players taking home $942,483. 

According to Lottery policy, scratch-off games are closed when all top prizes are claimed. Scratch-off and Fast Play players have 90 days from the official game closure date to redeem a winning ticket. A list of current games, prizes remaining, and claim deadlines can be found on the Lottery’s website. 

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

Lottery ticket purchasers are reminded to play responsibly; anyone who may have a gambling problem, or friends and family of anyone with a gambling problem are encouraged to call toll-free 1-877-770-7867 for help. Assistance is free, confidential, and available 24/7. 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 www.louisianalottery.com/claim.