Stonewall Man Claims $60,000 Easy 5 Jackpot Prize
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The third time was a charm for Easy 5 jackpot winner Richard Fell. The 79-year-old Stonewall resident’s Quick Pick ticket matched all five numbers in the Oct. 11 drawing for the $60,000 jackpot prize, making him the third Easy 5 jackpot winner of the month.
“It’s a wonderful experience!” said Fell when he visited the Lottery’s Shreveport office on Monday to claim his prize. He received $42,000 after state and federal tax withholdings. He purchased his winning ticket at First & Last Stop in Shreveport. The store will receive a one-time selling bonus of $600, which is 1 percent of the prize.
Ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. Draw-style game tickets must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. 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. For security purposes, the Lottery strongly encourages players to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchasing
