Beneficiaries
Every Louisiana Lottery ticket has a purpose! That’s because since its inception in 1991, the Lottery has transferred more than $4.3 billion to the state. Per a 2004 constitution amendment, Lottery proceeds are dedicated to the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) which funds K-12 public education. At least 25 cents of every dollar spent on the Lottery’s games is transferred to our state. Below are the transfers to public education over the last five years!
Every Louisiana Lottery ticket has a purpose! That’s because since its inception in 1991, the Lottery has transferred more than $4.3 billion to the state. Per a 2004 constitution amendment, Lottery proceeds are dedicated to the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) which funds K-12 public education. At least 25 cents of every dollar spent on the Lottery’s games is transferred to our state. Below are the transfers to public education over the last five years!Responsible Gaming
The Lottery's games are meant to be a fun form of entertainment and we are determined to help our players keep it that way by stressing the importance of playing responsibly.The Lottery takes this effort seriously by distributing problem gambling awareness brochures in all of its retailer play centers; printing the problem gambling helpline number on all tickets, advertisements, news releases and sales materials; and encouraging players to adhere to responsible play techniques throughout the year.In addition, the first $500,000 in Lottery proceeds each year goes to the Problem and Compulsive Gambling dedicated state fund that is managed through the Louisiana Department of Health-Office of Behavioral Health. The Lottery is committed to helping raise awareness of problem gambling and support referrals to the state's helpline, 877-770-7867..jpg)
Janet M. Miller, MS, LAC, CCGC, CCDP-D
Executive Director, Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling, Bossier City
"The Lottery has always been a part of the coalition of concern about problem gaming in conjunction with the Department of Health and LACG. Their involvement inpromoting responsible gaming and our help line is so important. In fact, they were really on the forefront of promoting the line on their products. We want people to have fun when they gamble but also know that if they have a problem, we are here to help. The Lottery understand and supports this. In addition, their dedicated funding helps provide world-class treatment and prevention resources."Louisiana Lottery National Lottery Week "Responsible Gaming" Video
The Lottery's games are meant to be a fun form of entertainment and we are determined to help our players keep it that way by stressing the importance of playing responsibly.The Lottery takes this effort seriously by distributing problem gambling awareness brochures in all of its retailer play centers; printing the problem gambling helpline number on all tickets, advertisements, news releases and sales materials; and encouraging players to adhere to responsible play techniques throughout the year.In addition, the first $500,000 in Lottery proceeds each year goes to the Problem and Compulsive Gambling dedicated state fund that is managed through the Louisiana Department of Health-Office of Behavioral Health. The Lottery is committed to helping raise awareness of problem gambling and support referrals to the state's helpline, 877-770-7867.Janet M. Miller, MS, LAC, CCGC, CCDP-DExecutive Director, Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling, Bossier City
"The Lottery has always been a part of the coalition of concern about problem gaming in conjunction with the Department of Health and LACG. Their involvement inpromoting responsible gaming and our help line is so important. In fact, they were really on the forefront of promoting the line on their products. We want people to have fun when they gamble but also know that if they have a problem, we are here to help. The Lottery understand and supports this. In addition, their dedicated funding helps provide world-class treatment and prevention resources."Louisiana Lottery National Lottery Week "Responsible Gaming" Video
Retailers
Local business -- from convenience stores to gas stations to grocery stores -- are the lifeblood of the Lottery's sales model, more importantly the local businesses the Lottery partners with are like family.To show our appreciation, one retailer per region was chosen to be spotlighted this year during Lottery Week!Buchiki's, HoumaThe best-selling Lottery product at Buchiki's in Houma is scratch-offs! Store Manager Melissa Breaux says her store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is seeing people win and their excitement about it! It brings customers into their store and keeps them coming, making for more repeat customers..jpg)
Rende's Quick Stop #5, SorrentoMeet Irfan Rende, the owner of Rende's Quick Stop #5 in Sorrento. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Irfan says his store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is selling winning tickets! It makes them proud when a customer walks in with a winning ticket in their hand and happiness on their face..jpg)
Smokers Choice, New IberiaMeet Paul Landry, the owner of Smokers Choice in New Iberia. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Paul says his store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is interacting with all of their Louisiana Lottery customers, visiting and hearing stories of their winnings. Paul also enjoys the competitive side to being a Lottery retailer and striving to be the number one retailer in the state!.jpg)
Tobacco Plus #16, AlexandriaMeet Lacey Dubois, the assistant manager of Tobacco Plus #16 in Alexandria. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Lacey says her store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is watching her customers win and seeing the smile on their face.
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Sissy's U Pak It, BastropMeet Sissy Brantley, the owner/operator of Sissy's U Pak It in Bastrop. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Sissy says her store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is having new customers come in due to Lottery products..jpg)
Super Save 8, ShreveportMeet Becky Irvin, the deli manager of Super Save 8 in Shreveport. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Becky says her store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is seeing their Lottery sales representative, Ashley Mandina..jpg)
Local business -- from convenience stores to gas stations to grocery stores -- are the lifeblood of the Lottery's sales model, more importantly the local businesses the Lottery partners with are like family.To show our appreciation, one retailer per region was chosen to be spotlighted this year during Lottery Week!Buchiki's, HoumaThe best-selling Lottery product at Buchiki's in Houma is scratch-offs! Store Manager Melissa Breaux says her store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is seeing people win and their excitement about it! It brings customers into their store and keeps them coming, making for more repeat customers.Rende's Quick Stop #5, SorrentoMeet Irfan Rende, the owner of Rende's Quick Stop #5 in Sorrento. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Irfan says his store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is selling winning tickets! It makes them proud when a customer walks in with a winning ticket in their hand and happiness on their face.Smokers Choice, New IberiaMeet Paul Landry, the owner of Smokers Choice in New Iberia. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Paul says his store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is interacting with all of their Louisiana Lottery customers, visiting and hearing stories of their winnings. Paul also enjoys the competitive side to being a Lottery retailer and striving to be the number one retailer in the state!Tobacco Plus #16, AlexandriaMeet Lacey Dubois, the assistant manager of Tobacco Plus #16 in Alexandria. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Lacey says her store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is watching her customers win and seeing the smile on their face.Sissy's U Pak It, BastropMeet Sissy Brantley, the owner/operator of Sissy's U Pak It in Bastrop. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Sissy says her store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is having new customers come in due to Lottery products.Super Save 8, ShreveportMeet Becky Irvin, the deli manager of Super Save 8 in Shreveport. Their best-selling Lottery product is scratch-offs! Becky says her store's favorite thing about being a Lottery retailer is seeing their Lottery sales representative, Ashley Mandina.Economic Impact.png)
The Lottery fuels the local economy as an employer and purchaser of advertising, media, technology and more! What's more, 53 percent of revenue goes right back into the hands of players to make purchases big and small at local businesses that also earn sales commission.
Besides contributions to K-12 public education, the Lottery supports around 120 philanthropic organizations and cultural events and festivals, impacting more than 500,000 people statewide each year, especially in the areas of arts, education and healthcare..jpg)
In addition, through its marketing efforts, the Lottery pumps much-needed sponsorship dollars into 16 local colleges and university athletic programs as well as supporting four professional sports teams in Louisiana, which include the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Lottery fuels the local economy as an employer and purchaser of advertising, media, technology and more! What's more, 53 percent of revenue goes right back into the hands of players to make purchases big and small at local businesses that also earn sales commission.Besides contributions to K-12 public education, the Lottery supports around 120 philanthropic organizations and cultural events and festivals, impacting more than 500,000 people statewide each year, especially in the areas of arts, education and healthcare.
In addition, through its marketing efforts, the Lottery pumps much-needed sponsorship dollars into 16 local colleges and university athletic programs as well as supporting four professional sports teams in Louisiana, which include the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans.Winners
The Louisiana Lottery prides itself on giving players a chance to win big and make memories!Since the Lottery's inception, more than $5 billion dollars has gone to lucky winners with $97.6 million in draw-style game prizes won as well as nearly $186 million in scratch-off prizes and more than $13 million in Fast Play prizes claimed last fiscal year alone!Take a look at a few of our big winners from the past year!
Bernice resident Antonio Jones won $50,000 playing Powerball!
Tomaka Atkins of Siciliy Island won $30,000 playing a Bingo Plus scratch-off!
Michael Smith of Morgan City won a $115,450 Easy 5 jackpot!
Pam Viator of New Iberia won $30,000 playing Groovy SLINGO!
Starlit Jimmerson of Bastrop won $5,000 playing Pick 4!
Welsh resident Brian Vanicor won $200,000 playing a Wild Cash scratch-off!
The Louisiana Lottery prides itself on giving players a chance to win big and make memories!Since the Lottery's inception, more than $5 billion dollars has gone to lucky winners with $97.6 million in draw-style game prizes won as well as nearly $186 million in scratch-off prizes and more than $13 million in Fast Play prizes claimed last fiscal year alone!Take a look at a few of our big winners from the past year!Bernice resident Antonio Jones won $50,000 playing Powerball!
Tomaka Atkins of Siciliy Island won $30,000 playing a Bingo Plus scratch-off!
Michael Smith of Morgan City won a $115,450 Easy 5 jackpot!
Pam Viator of New Iberia won $30,000 playing Groovy SLINGO!
Starlit Jimmerson of Bastrop won $5,000 playing Pick 4!
Welsh resident Brian Vanicor won $200,000 playing a Wild Cash scratch-off!
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Louisiana Lottery Reason to Smile Facebook Timeline Promotion
July 22, 2022Contest Description:
Louisiana residents who are at least 21 years of age are invited to enter the Lottery's Reason To Smile Facebook timeline promotion for a chance to win one of 10 Celebrate Lottery Week prize packages.
How to Enter:
On Friday, July 22, eligible participants are invited to post what Lottery Week means to them as a comment to the Lottery's designated Facebook post by 11:59 p.m. that evening for a chance to win a prize package. Prize packages will include a Lottery T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle, electric fan, stadium cup and a koozie.No entries will be accepted in person, by mail or through any other method. Only one entry per person is allowed. No purchase is necessary to submit an entry for the promotion. Winners will be randomly selected from the field of entries.
Inappropriate or offensive comments or photos will be deleted and not considered as entries.
Prizes:
Winners will receive a Louisiana Lottery Celebrate Lottery Week prize package that will include a Lottery T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle, electric fan, stadium cup and a koozie.
Prizes have no cash value. In the unlikely event the Lottery is unable to fulfill a stated prize due to circumstances beyond its control, a prize(s) of equal or greater value will be substituted at the Lottery's sole discretion.
Winner Selection & Notification:
Ten (10) winners will be randomly chosen from the field of eligible entries to receive a prize package by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 25.Once the winners have been chosen, they will be contacted via direct message on Facebook and asked for their physical mailing address. The winners have one week after any form of attempted communication by the Lottery to verify their eligibility status or their prize will be forfeited; the Lottery may, at its discretion, assign an alternate winner in those cases.Publicity:
Entrants grant permission to the Lottery to have their name and social media handle included in the Lottery's publicity efforts. Entrants also agree to be recognized publicly on the Lottery's Facebook page.
Eligibility:
This promotion is open to Louisiana residents at least 21 years of age. Residency and age will be verified. The following individuals are excluded from participating in Louisiana Lottery promotions:
Acknowledgments:
All contest entrants agree to comply with these rules and accept the Lottery's interpretation of them in executing the contest.In addition, entrants agree to participate in the Lottery's publicity efforts in conjunction with this contest, including but not limited to photo publication, press releases, interviews and media coverage.Entrants also acknowledge that in matters of administering the contest, the decisions of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation are binding and final.
Disclaimers:
The Louisiana Lottery is solely responsible for conducting and administering this contest. The Louisiana Lottery shall have no responsibility or liability for any actual or claimed harm that may arise due to promotional materials or prizes. Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Facebook or the Louisiana Lottery Corporation and its promotional partners.
The Louisiana Lottery is not responsible or liable for any error, omission or any technical problem related to its promotions, including but not limited to entries and submissions, website problems, applications problems, Internet problems or problems with a participant's computer. If for some reason a promotion is not capable of running as originally planned, the Lottery has the right to modify, suspend or cancel all or any portion of the promotion's rules.
Facebook and their affiliates, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees will have no liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in their promotions or the prizes awarded. Facebook has not offered or sponsored Lottery promotions in any way.
Louisiana Lottery Reason to Smile Facebook Timeline Promotion
July 22, 2022Contest Description:
Louisiana residents who are at least 21 years of age are invited to enter the Lottery's Reason To Smile Facebook timeline promotion for a chance to win one of 10 Celebrate Lottery Week prize packages.
How to Enter:
On Friday, July 22, eligible participants are invited to post what Lottery Week means to them as a comment to the Lottery's designated Facebook post by 11:59 p.m. that evening for a chance to win a prize package. Prize packages will include a Lottery T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle, electric fan, stadium cup and a koozie.No entries will be accepted in person, by mail or through any other method. Only one entry per person is allowed. No purchase is necessary to submit an entry for the promotion. Winners will be randomly selected from the field of entries.
Inappropriate or offensive comments or photos will be deleted and not considered as entries.
Prizes:
Winners will receive a Louisiana Lottery Celebrate Lottery Week prize package that will include a Lottery T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle, electric fan, stadium cup and a koozie.
Prizes have no cash value. In the unlikely event the Lottery is unable to fulfill a stated prize due to circumstances beyond its control, a prize(s) of equal or greater value will be substituted at the Lottery's sole discretion.
Winner Selection & Notification:
Ten (10) winners will be randomly chosen from the field of eligible entries to receive a prize package by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 25.Once the winners have been chosen, they will be contacted via direct message on Facebook and asked for their physical mailing address. The winners have one week after any form of attempted communication by the Lottery to verify their eligibility status or their prize will be forfeited; the Lottery may, at its discretion, assign an alternate winner in those cases.Publicity:
Entrants grant permission to the Lottery to have their name and social media handle included in the Lottery's publicity efforts. Entrants also agree to be recognized publicly on the Lottery's Facebook page.
Eligibility:
This promotion is open to Louisiana residents at least 21 years of age. Residency and age will be verified. The following individuals are excluded from participating in Louisiana Lottery promotions:
Acknowledgments:
All contest entrants agree to comply with these rules and accept the Lottery's interpretation of them in executing the contest.In addition, entrants agree to participate in the Lottery's publicity efforts in conjunction with this contest, including but not limited to photo publication, press releases, interviews and media coverage.Entrants also acknowledge that in matters of administering the contest, the decisions of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation are binding and final.
Disclaimers:
The Louisiana Lottery is solely responsible for conducting and administering this contest. The Louisiana Lottery shall have no responsibility or liability for any actual or claimed harm that may arise due to promotional materials or prizes. Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Facebook or the Louisiana Lottery Corporation and its promotional partners.
The Louisiana Lottery is not responsible or liable for any error, omission or any technical problem related to its promotions, including but not limited to entries and submissions, website problems, applications problems, Internet problems or problems with a participant's computer. If for some reason a promotion is not capable of running as originally planned, the Lottery has the right to modify, suspend or cancel all or any portion of the promotion's rules.
Facebook and their affiliates, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees will have no liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in their promotions or the prizes awarded. Facebook has not offered or sponsored Lottery promotions in any way.