Shreveport Resident Claims First $10,000 Top Prize from Scratch-off Game

Bobbi Guggenheim of Shreveport won the first $10,000 top prize from a MONOPOLY^TM scratch-off ticket, which she redeemed at the Louisiana Lottery Corporation's Shreveport office.

"This is surreal," said Guggenheim, age 33.  "I love the game MONOPOLY^TM, so this was a perfect scratch-off for me!"  Guggenheim, who plans to use her winnings for vacation, purchased her winning ticket at Thrifty Liquor #10  on Youree Drive in Shreveport.

MONOPOLY^TM is a $2 scratch-off game that has four remaining top prizes of $10,000 as a of May 27 and offers players the chance to win $200 instantly.   

Players must be at least 21 years of age to purchase a Lottery ticket. The Lottery also reminds players that anyone who has 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.

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