Houma Woman Claims $1.3 Million Lotto Jackpot Prize

Glenise LaGarde stepped forward Monday to claim the $1,330,592 Lotto jackpot from the March 18 drawing.  

The 53-year-old Houma resident’s Quick Pick ticket matched all six Lotto numbers to win the prize. Her winning numbers were 10-14-21-25-30-31.

LaGarde received $931,414.40 after state and federal tax withholdings. The winning ticket was sold at Tunnel Express on East Tunnel Boulevard in Houma. The store will receive a bonus of $13,305.92, which is 1 percent of the prize, for selling LaGarde the jackpot-winning ticket.

Lottery 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. More information about Lotto and other jackpot winners can be found on the Lottery’s website, www.louisianalottery.com.