Louisiana Lottery Players Collect $27.5 Million in November – Here’s How They Won

BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana Lottery players have plenty of reasons to celebrate as the state’s November payouts reached an impressive $27.5 million across scratch-off games, draw-style games, and Fast Play prizes.

With scratch-off games alone paying out over $17.8 million in cash prizes, November proved to be a banner month for Louisiana’s luckiest players. Here's what these record numbers mean for local winners and how Lottery profits are fueling public education statewide.

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Big Wins for Louisiana Players

Scratch-Off Games: $17.8 Million in Cash Prizes

Scratch-off players saw major payouts in November, including one standout $500,000 prize from the popular “100X” scratch-off game. In addition to cash winnings, Louisiana players claimed $2.25 million in free-ticket prizes, which keep the excitement rolling.

Players can stay updated on remaining scratch-off prizes and game closure dates through the official Louisiana Lottery website.

Draw-Style Games: Over $9.1 Million in Winnings

Draw-style games, like Powerball, Mega Millions, Pick 3, and Pick 4, contributed a significant portion of the November winnings. Highlights include:

• A Mega Millions with Megaplier match-5 winner who claimed an impressive $3 million prize.
• Over $2.5 million won in Pick 3, $1.56 million in Pick 4, and nearly $400,000 in Pick 5.
• Powerball prizes totaling over $500,000, including one $100,000 match-4 + Power Play win.

The Louisiana Lottery encourages all players to sign their tickets immediately after purchasing and check results promptly. Even non-jackpot tickets could hold significant prizes!

Fast Play Games: $635,000 in Prizes

Players of instant-win Fast Play games claimed $635,000 in prizes. These games are a quick and easy way to try your luck, with winnings claimable up to 90 days after the game’s closure. Check the latest Fast Play offerings and prize updates on the Louisiana Lottery website.

Supporting Louisiana’s Education System

While players celebrate their wins, the Louisiana Lottery is also giving back in a big way. Approximately 31.87% of revenue from ticket sales is allocated to the Minimum Foundation Program, which funds K-12 public education across the state. For the fiscal year 2024, the Lottery has contributed millions of dollars to support schools, students, and educators in Louisiana.

In addition to funding education, Lottery revenue supports local retailers through commission payouts and covers operational expenses.

Responsible Gaming Reminders

The Louisiana Lottery Corporation reminds players to play responsibly and encourages anyone struggling with a gambling problem to seek help by visiting Gambling Problem Resources and by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-877-770-7867. Players must be at least 21 years of age to purchase Lottery tickets or claim prizes.

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How to Get Involved

Ready to test your luck? Louisiana residents can choose from a wide variety of games, including scratch-offs, draw-style games, and Fast Play options. For updated prize information, game rules, and claim deadlines, visit the Louisiana Lottery website.

Whether you're chasing the jackpot or enjoying a quick win, remember: every ticket sold contributes to public education and supports local businesses. Here’s to another exciting month of winnings for Louisiana!