Ellis won playing four sets of numbers.  She played two as "straight" sets, meaning she had to match the numbers drawn in exact order to win $5,000 on each ticket.

She played the other two as "straight/box" sets, meaning she could match the numbers drawn in any order or in exact order to win $2,600 on each ticket, totaling $15,200.

Ellis purchased her winning ticket at Cracker Barrel #302 on Jackson Street in Monroe.