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Mega Millions Game Undergoes Changes

Oct 25, 2017

On Oct. 28, the multistate game Mega Millions will undergo enhancements designed to create larger jackpots and more millionaires, according to the Louisiana Lottery. The starting jackpot will increase from...

Louisiana Lottery Has Third Best Year Ever Despite Revenue Decrease, Contributes Over $159 Million to State Treasury for 2017

Oct 16, 2017

The Louisiana Lottery Corporation ended its fiscal year with more than $454.8 million in revenue, making 2017 the Lottery’s third best year ever. Resulting transfers to the state treasury for...

"Pizza and a Powerball" Vacherie man wins $2 million!

Oct 16, 2017

Vacherie resident Jhirmar Washington became Louisiana’s newest millionaire after winning $2 million during Oct. 7’s Powerball drawing. Though he is a frequent Louisiana Lottery Powerball player, Washington said he almost...

Louisiana Lottery named one of the best places to work in Baton Rouge area

Oct 13, 2017

The Louisiana Lottery was recently named as one of the top 50 companies to work for by the Baton Rouge Business Report in their “2017 Best Places to Work in...

Lottery Drawings Produce $6.1 Million in Winnings in September While Scratch-Off Winners Claim $11.9 Million

Oct 04, 2017

BATON ROUGE – Purchasing a new home and investing in the stock market were just a few of the plans Louisiana Lottery players had for some of the more than...

Louisiana Lottery Reminds Players of Next SAINTS GAME ON! Second-Chance Drawing Entry Deadline

Oct 02, 2017

The Louisiana Lottery is calling all New Orleans Saints fans to mail in any nonwinning $5 SAINTS GAME ON! scratch-off tickets for its next second-chance by Monday, Oct. 9. Entries...