4/01/2008 - 10:07 AM

LaCombe Resident Claims a $10,000 Top Prize from a 10X The Money Scratch-Off Ticket.

Mary Lewis is all smiles after claiming a $10,000 top prize from a 10X The Money scratch-off ticket.

Mary Lewis of LaCombe claimed a $10,000 prize at the Louisiana Lottery Corporation's New Orleans office from a $2 scratch-off ticket, 10X The Money.

"It feels good to win!" Lewis chimed. She also said she plans to use her winnings for home improvements.  

Lewis, age 63, purchased her top-prize winning scratch-off at Minnie's Quick Stop on Florida Street in Mandeville.

10X The Money has one top prize of $10,000 remaining as of March 31 and offers players the chance to win up to 10 times on each ticket.

Players must be at least 21 years of age to purchase a Lottery ticket. The Lottery encourages anyone who has a gambling problem or friends and family of anyone with a gambling problem to call toll-free 1-877-770-7867.

More information about current scratch-off games, including a list of top prizes remaining and the last day to claim prizes, can be found on the Lottery's Web site, www.louisianalottery.com.