Monroe Dad Wins Top Prize of $200,000 on Lottery Scratch-Off

Major Davis of Monroe received an early holiday gift when his $10 Louisiana Lottery Money, Money, Money scratch-off revealed he had won a $200,000 top prize, the last one left in the game. Davis said he plans to buy a new home and vehicle and save the rest of his winnings for his six children.

“I want to take care of them,” Davis said. “A big portion of the rest of the money is going to go to them.”

He purchased his winning ticket at Richwood Mart in Richwood and received $140,000 after federal and state tax withholdings.

“I play every week and I never thought I would win this big,” Davis added.

Lottery ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. Scratch-off games are closed when all of the top prizes in a game have been claimed, when all of the tickets in a game have been substantially sold or at the discretion of the Lottery's president. Scratch-off prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the announced closure of the game; the claim deadline is April 13, 2016, for Money, Money, Money.

For security purposes, the Lottery strongly encourages players to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchasing. More information about other scratch-off winners can be found on the Lottery’s website, louisianalottery.com. 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.