Over $3.5 billion has been raised for public education in Louisiana since 1990 thanks to the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, and Powerball has contributed significantly to the money raised since the state joined the game in March 1995. Find out more about The Pelican State below, one of the most successful states in Powerball’s history. View the latest Louisiana Powerball numbers below.
The total number of Louisiana players who won with the Power Play option in Wednesday's draw was 1,850, but over the past five draws there has been on average 1,846 Power Play winners per draw, which means the figure for the latest draw is around 0.22% higher than average.
| Match | LA Winners | Prize Per Winner | LA Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + PB | 0 | $155,300,000 | No Winners |
| 5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB | 0 | $50,000 | No Winners |
| 4 | 0 | $100 | No Winners |
| 3 + PB | 4 | $100 | $400 |
| 3 | 101 | $7 | $707 |
| 2 + PB | 97 | $7 | $679 |
| 1 + PB | 752 | $4 | $3,008 |
| 0 + PB | 1,907 | $4 | $7,628 |
| 5 (Power Play) | 0 | $2,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB (Power Play) | 0 | $150,000 | No Winners |
| 4 (Power Play) | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| 3 + PB (Power Play) | 3 | $300 | $900 |
| 3 (Power Play) | 59 | $21 | $1,239 |
| 2 + PB (Power Play) | 56 | $21 | $1,176 |
| 1 + PB (Power Play) | 453 | $12 | $5,436 |
| 0 + PB (Power Play) | 1,278 | $12 | $15,336 |
| Totals | 4,711 | - | $36,809 |
You can find more Louisiana Powerball results below. Select the '+ View Payouts' button to view a full breakdown of the prizes won in each draw.
| Match | LA Winners | Prize Per Winner | LA Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + PB | 0 | $143,900,000 | No Winners |
| 5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB | 0 | $50,000 | No Winners |
| 4 | 0 | $100 | No Winners |
| 3 + PB | 2 | $100 | $200 |
| 3 | 82 | $7 | $574 |
| 2 + PB | 63 | $7 | $441 |
| 1 + PB | 639 | $4 | $2,556 |
| 0 + PB | 1,539 | $4 | $6,156 |
| 5 (Power Play) | 0 | $2,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB (Power Play) | 0 | $150,000 | No Winners |
| 4 (Power Play) | 0 | $300 | No Winners |
| 3 + PB (Power Play) | 2 | $300 | $600 |
| 3 (Power Play) | 71 | $21 | $1,491 |
| 2 + PB (Power Play) | 44 | $21 | $924 |
| 1 + PB (Power Play) | 384 | $12 | $4,608 |
| 0 + PB (Power Play) | 933 | $12 | $11,196 |
| Totals | 3,759 | - | $28,746 |
| Match | LA Winners | Prize Per Winner | LA Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + PB | 0 | $133,800,000 | No Winners |
| 5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB | 0 | $50,000 | No Winners |
| 4 | 2 | $100 | $200 |
| 3 + PB | 8 | $100 | $800 |
| 3 | 175 | $7 | $1,225 |
| 2 + PB | 142 | $7 | $994 |
| 1 + PB | 1,089 | $4 | $4,356 |
| 0 + PB | 2,605 | $4 | $10,420 |
| 5 (Power Play) | 0 | $2,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB (Power Play) | 0 | $250,000 | No Winners |
| 4 (Power Play) | 2 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 + PB (Power Play) | 3 | $500 | $1,500 |
| 3 (Power Play) | 127 | $35 | $4,445 |
| 2 + PB (Power Play) | 100 | $35 | $3,500 |
| 1 + PB (Power Play) | 647 | $20 | $12,940 |
| 0 + PB (Power Play) | 1,485 | $20 | $29,700 |
| Totals | 6,385 | - | $71,080 |
| Match | LA Winners | Prize Per Winner | LA Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + PB | 0 | $114,900,000 | No Winners |
| 5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB | 0 | $50,000 | No Winners |
| 4 | 2 | $100 | $200 |
| 3 + PB | 4 | $100 | $400 |
| 3 | 126 | $7 | $882 |
| 2 + PB | 97 | $7 | $679 |
| 1 + PB | 837 | $4 | $3,348 |
| 0 + PB | 1,905 | $4 | $7,620 |
| 5 (Power Play) | 0 | $2,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB (Power Play) | 0 | $100,000 | No Winners |
| 4 (Power Play) | 0 | $200 | No Winners |
| 3 + PB (Power Play) | 2 | $200 | $400 |
| 3 (Power Play) | 87 | $14 | $1,218 |
| 2 + PB (Power Play) | 70 | $14 | $980 |
| 1 + PB (Power Play) | 586 | $8 | $4,688 |
| 0 + PB (Power Play) | 1,244 | $8 | $9,952 |
| Totals | 4,960 | - | $30,367 |
| Match | LA Winners | Prize Per Winner | LA Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + PB | 0 | $102,700,000 | No Winners |
| 5 | 0 | $1,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB | 0 | $50,000 | No Winners |
| 4 | 1 | $100 | $100 |
| 3 + PB | 2 | $100 | $200 |
| 3 | 94 | $7 | $658 |
| 2 + PB | 72 | $7 | $504 |
| 1 + PB | 617 | $4 | $2,468 |
| 0 + PB | 1,450 | $4 | $5,800 |
| 5 (Power Play) | 0 | $2,000,000 | No Winners |
| 4 + PB (Power Play) | 0 | $150,000 | No Winners |
| 4 (Power Play) | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| 3 + PB (Power Play) | 2 | $300 | $600 |
| 3 (Power Play) | 74 | $21 | $1,554 |
| 2 + PB (Power Play) | 63 | $21 | $1,323 |
| 1 + PB (Power Play) | 461 | $12 | $5,532 |
| 0 + PB (Power Play) | 992 | $12 | $11,904 |
| Totals | 3,829 | - | $30,943 |
You can play Powerball in Louisiana by filling out a playslip at any licensed retailer in the state. You have the option to either pick your own numbers or choose a Quick Pick to receive a randomly generated line of numbers. There are also these state-specific rules to be aware of:
You can watch the drawing live from various cities throughout Louisiana at 9:59pm ET. The station and channel you need for each location is shown below:
| City | Station | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | KALB | 5 |
| Baton Rouge | Cox | 4 |
| Lafayette | Cox | 4 |
| Lake Charles | KVHP | 29 |
| Monroe | KARD | 14 |
| New Orleans | WVUE | 8 |
| Shreveport | KPXJ | 21 |
Prizes worth up to and including $600 can be claimed by taking your winning ticket to any licensed retailer or regional office in the state, or by visiting the Louisiana Lottery Corporation headquarters. Retailers are required by law to pay out prizes up to and including $50, although it isn’t always guaranteed that they will pay out prizes over this amount so you may have to visit a different store to receive your winnings.
Prizes worth over $600 up to and including $510,000 can be claimed from a regional office or Louisiana State Lottery headquarters. You will need to show a proof of identification and social security number to collect prizes of this amount.
Prizes up to and including $510,000 can also be claimed by mail. You will need to fill out a prize claim form and send your signed winning ticket to the below address. A prize claim form can be downloaded from the lottery’s website, or you can call 225-297-2000 or 225-297-2350 to receive one by mail.
Louisiana Lottery Corporation
Attn: Prize Validations
P.O. Box 90010
Baton Rouge, LA 70879-0010
Any prizes worth over $510,000, including the Powerball jackpot, can only be claimed from the Louisiana Lottery Corporation headquarters in Baton Rouge. If you are a jackpot winner, you should firstly call 225-297-2000 for further information about claiming your prize, or 225-297-2003 if you are out of state. You are advised to seek financial advice before coming forward to claim a large prize.
There are six regional offices in Louisiana, open from Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm ET. The Louisiana Lottery headquarters acts as the local office for the Baton Rouge region. The table below shows the addresses and contact details for each office:
| Location | Address | Telephone Number: |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 555 Laurel St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801 |
(225) 297-2000 |
| New Orleans | Clearview Palms Shopping Center, 2222 Clearview Parkway, Suite B-3 Metairie, LA 70001 |
(504) 889-0031 |
| Lafayette | Centerpiece Shopping Center 5520-L Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 70503 |
(337) 262-5413 |
| Alexandria | Emerald Square Shopping Center 1325 MacArthur Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 |
(318) 487-5005 |
| Monroe | 1128 Pecanland Mall Drive Monroe, LA 71203 |
(318) 362-5460 |
| Shreveport | Old River Marketplace Shopping Center 767 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway Shreveport, LA 71105 |
(318) 869-6550 |
If you have won a Powerball jackpot as part of a lottery pool, the winnings can be split between all members of the group. Each individual must fill out a W-9 form at the time of claiming to ensure taxes are paid correctly. One prize check is presented to either one person within the lottery pool, or you can have it paid to a legal entity such as a partnership or a trust.
It is the responsibility of the person receiving the check on behalf of the group to distribute the winnings accordingly. If you form a trust to claim, you must obtain a tax identification number and note this on the partnership agreement or contract, alongside the names and social security numbers of all the members due to receive a share of the money.
Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of a drawing taking place. If you don’t come forward to claim your winnings in this timeframe, the unclaimed money is returned to the prize fund for future drawings.
You don’t have to complete a claim form for prizes of $600 or less, so your identity does not need to be disclosed. For prize amounts over $600, you can request to remain anonymous but some details, such as your name and place of residence, may still be released. Your information will only be used in promotional advertising with your prior consent.
Lottery tickets are deemed to be bearer instruments and the Louisiana State Lottery is not responsible for lost or damaged tickets. You are advised to sign the back of your ticket as proof it is yours because whoever is in possession of an unsigned ticket can legally make a claim for the winnings. You should contact the Louisiana Lottery Corporation directly if you wish to discuss lost and damaged tickets.
More than half of each dollar spent on Louisiana Lottery Corporation games, including Powerball, goes towards prizes, with a further 35 cents allocated to the State Treasury Department. A full breakdown of how the lottery revenue is split is shown below:
| Aread of Spending | Percentage of Revenue |
|---|---|
| Prizes | 53.7% |
| State Treasury | 35.0% |
| Operating Expenses | 5.7% |
| Retailer Commissions | 5.6% |
With the lottery required to give a minimum of 35 percent of their revenue to the state, over $3.5 billion has been raised since 1990. This revenue was predominantly put towards K-12 public education up until July 2014, when a constitutional amendment was passed, allocating the proceeds to the Minimum Foundation Program instead. The program has distributed funding to over 165 school districts since then, with each district having the freedom to spend the money to be most beneficial to their schools and students.
Many big Powerball winners have come from Louisiana, including a $191 million jackpot won by three members of the same family on October 25, 2017. They decided to remain anonymous, and Jean C. Breaux Jr., a Lafayette attorney, claimed the winnings on behalf of the ‘292 Family Partnership’. The lucky trio opted for a cash lump sum payment, receiving $83 million in winnings after tax. They said at the time of their win: “We are absolutely elated that we won. We are a quiet family and prefer not to be treated as celebrities.” The winning ticket was sold in Eunice at Brownie's on 150 West Maple Avenue.
There was also a $97 million jackpot won by Metairie’s Carl Hunter on January 16, 2008. He won the eight-figure jackpot with a Quick Pick ticket bought from a Shell gasoline station on West Metairie Avenue. Hunter continued working for a construction company for four months following his win before eventually retiring. He opted to take a cash lump sum payment worth $33 million after tax. He was buying some milk for his wife when he bought his winning entry, and said: “There was a person in line in front of me and behind me also purchasing tickets for the drawing. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time."
