Louisiana Lottery Players Celebrate Huge Wins in July and August
Louisiana’s summer was sizzling not just with heat, but with massive lottery wins. According to the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, players across the state raked in millions during July and August across scratch-off tickets, Fast Play games, and classic draw-style favorites.
Let’s break down the highlights — because the numbers are impressive.
Scratch-Off Fever
If you’ve ever wondered where the excitement really heats up, look no further than scratch-offs. In July alone, scratch-off players walked away with more than $18 million in cash prizes. Two lucky players hit the ultimate jackpot, each snagging $500,000 top prizes on tickets sold in Ruston and Alexandria.
August didn’t disappoint either. Scratch-off winners shared more than $16 million in prizes, including yet another $500,000 top prize on a Casino Cash ticket sold in Lafayette.
That’s three half-million-dollar winners in just two months — not a bad streak for Louisiana players.
Fast Play Keeps Growing
Fast Play, the instant win game that combines the rush of scratch-offs with the convenience of a quick draw, also showed steady growth. In July, players collected nearly $900,000 in winnings, and by August, that number jumped to over $942,000. Clearly, more players are catching on to the fun of Fast Play.
Big Hits in Draw Games
Draw-style games kept the jackpots flowing, too. In July, players collected $9.8 million in winnings, highlighted by a $2 million Powerball Match-5 winner who boosted their prize by choosing the Power Play option.
Daily numbers games remained fan favorites:
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Pick 3: $2,850,190 in July and $2,981,020 in August
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Pick 4: $2,534,000 in July and $1,662,100 in August
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Pick 5: $567,225 in July and $433,875 in August
On top of that, Powerball players racked up a combined $2.91 million in July, while Mega Millions handed out $408,002. The momentum carried into August, with Powerball winnings topping $1.36 million and Mega Millions adding another $553,340 to players’ pockets.
Local Wins Shine Bright
While no national jackpots were claimed in August, Louisiana locals still had plenty to celebrate. Easy 5 jackpots hit twice in one month, bringing total Easy 5 winnings to $361,628, plus $87,147 in extra ezmatch prizes. For many players, those regional jackpots can feel just as life-changing as the national ones.
A Few Tips from the Lottery
The Louisiana Lottery reminds everyone:
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Sign the back of your ticket the moment you buy it.
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Check your tickets early and often — even smaller prizes can be worth celebrating.
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Don’t wait too long: draw game prizes expire 180 days after the drawing, while Scratch-off and Fast Play prizes must be claimed within 90 days of game closure.
Wrapping It Up
From half-million-dollar scratch-off prizes to multi-million-dollar Powerball and Mega Millions wins, Louisiana players have had a thrilling summer. Whether it’s a quick scratch, an Easy 5 ticket, or chasing the big national jackpots, the excitement just keeps building.
And who knows? With this kind of momentum, the fall season might just be even luckier for Louisiana.
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