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6/16/2010 - 10:03 AM

Baton Rouge Woman Celebrates Cash Fireworks Top Prize Win

Oretha Richard of Baton Rouge poses with family members Leo Richard, Dana Richard and Courtney Richard after she claimed a $10,000 top prize from a <i>Cash Fireworks</i> scratch-off at Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge.
Oretha Richard of Baton Rouge poses with family members Leo Richard, Dana Richard and Courtney Richard after she claimed a $10,000 top prize from a Cash Fireworks scratch-off at Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge.
Shoppers at Albertson's #2750 joined in the celebration after Oretha Richard of Baton Rouge scratched a Cash Fireworks ticket revealing a $10,000 top prize.

"I was so excited after the clerk told me I won $10,000," explained Richard, age 44.  "Everyone in the store kept coming up to me and congratulating me." 

A still-shocked Richard shared that she plans to use her winnings to take family members to Houston for an extended family reunion. 

Richard purchased her winning ticket from Alberston's #2750 on Government Street in Baton Rouge.

Cash Fireworks is a $2 game that features the chance to win 10 times on each ticket. The game has one $10,000 top prize remaining as of June 14.

Ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. The Lottery encourages anyone who may have a gambling problem or friends and family of anyone with a gambling problem to 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. 

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Ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available by calling 1-877-770-7867. Foreign Lotteries Compulsive Gambling Treatment Programs
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