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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Home -> Forums -> Lottery News -> Louisiana man collects $97 million Powerball lottery jackpot Louisiana man collects $97 million Powerball lottery jackpot Powerball: Louisiana man collects $97 million Powerball lottery jackpotPatiently finishes four-month workload before redeeming the winning ticket After nearly four months of keeping a secret, 73-year-old Carl Hunter of Metairie claimed the $97 million Powerball jackpot from the Jan. 16 drawing at Louisiana Lottery headquarters this morning. His prize was the largest single amount won in the Louisiana Lottery's history. The owner of a construction company, Hunter wanted to make sure his outstanding jobs were complete before "closing up shop" to redeem his winning ticket. He said he plans to use his winnings to retire, travel and rebuild a camp he lost during Hurricane Katrina. Hunter was picking up a gallon of milk for his wife when he decided to also purchase one Powerball "quick pick" at West Metairie Shell on West Metairie Avenue in Metairie. "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," described Hunter, surprised and humble. The store received a one-time bonus of $25,000 for selling Hunter his winning ticket. The Powerball jackpot is advertised as a 30-installment annuity, but winners can opt to receive the cash value instead. Hunter chose the one-time cash payment option, which was $48,478,863 or $33,935,204 after federal and state withholdings. The winning numbers for the Jan. 16 drawing were 9-18-19-38-47 and the Powerball was 11. This latest winning ticket brings the total number of Powerball jackpot winning tickets sold in Louisiana to 12 since the lottery joined the multi-state game in 1995. Prior to this win, the largest Powerball jackpot won in Louisiana was a $48.1 million prize claimed by Jerry Berggren and Cathy DeMuynck of Kenner in March of 2002. The Powerball jackpot was last won in Louisiana eight months ago on Sept. 29, 2007, by William Heid Jr. of Chauvin, who claimed $15 million. More information about Powerball, including past news and winning numbers, can be found on the USA multi-state lottery information Web site, http://www.usamega.com/.  Carl Hunter of Metairie smiles today after claiming the $97 million Powerball jackpot from the Jan. 16 drawing. With him are his wife, Dianne (left), and Louisiana Lottery President Rose Hudson.
AP We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 24 comments. Last comment 4 years ago by . mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 13921 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 9, 2008, 11:44 am - IP Logged | |
Another jackpot winner that bought a single QP, my system playing is wasting my money and my time. Congratulations to the lucky winner. * that which happens most *
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Inglewood United States Member #42199 June 22, 2006 122 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 9, 2008, 12:47 pm - IP Logged | |
When I think about all the qpicks I buy, I really just wanna go to another planet! Good luck to them! | | |
United States Member #4194 March 23, 2004 720 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 9, 2008, 12:56 pm - IP Logged | |
Wow! Just $1 quick pick! Wish it was that easy! oh hum. | | |
Idaho United States Member #56982 November 21, 2007 3940 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 9, 2008, 2:37 pm - IP Logged | |
Another jackpot winner that bought a single QP, my system playing is wasting my money and my time. Congratulations to the lucky winner. I'm beginning to think that also!  "No one remembers the person who almost climbed the mountain, only the person who eventually gets to the top."
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MI United States Member #55299 August 31, 2007 895 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 9, 2008, 3:16 pm - IP Logged | |
Maybe it would be a good idea to buy each pick seperately? You can't predict random. | | |
I dont know where United States Member #1736 June 18, 2003 103 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 9, 2008, 4:56 pm - IP Logged | |
Just another qp huh!!! I am sticking to my guns and My number will show sooner or later  Like a Rock
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Zeta Reticuli Star System United States Member #30849 January 17, 2006 7285 Posts Online | | Posted: May 9, 2008, 6:26 pm - IP Logged | |
Wonder if the people in front of him and behind him were heard to be talking about their systems, number results analysis methods, and predictions!!!! Maybe those things just aggravate the Lottery Fairy! Meanwhile this lucky guy and his $1 QP made a $97,000,000 score. It's Lotto, not horseshoes or artillery!
Close doesn't count! I sell everything at a loss but make up for it in volume
- Milo Minderbinder, Catch-22 There are two kinds of jackpot winners...the ones who remained anonymous and the ones that wish they had.
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Malibu, California United States Member #58865 February 12, 2008 236 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 9, 2008, 6:40 pm - IP Logged | |
Another jackpot winner that bought a single QP, my system playing is wasting my money and my time. Congratulations to the lucky winner. My sentiments exactly. Just buy 1 QP. Apparently that is the only way to win these huge jackpots. Doubly frustrating is that he probably plays once a year. | | |
United States Member #15415 May 10, 2005 375 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 10, 2008, 12:31 am - IP Logged | |
Congrats to the lucky winner! I play both MM and PB... only $1 each draw and a quikpik... maybe my day will come too :-). | | |
Margaritaville United States Member #58035 January 9, 2008 510 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 10, 2008, 7:09 am - IP Logged | |
That was good of him to finish whatever projects he was building. I bet he also spent that time getting legal and financial advice, too. Clear eyes, full hearts, Texas forever!  ~_~ PROUD MEMBER OF THE 85% (what's left of the 99% after you take out the lefties and the OW anarchists) | | |
South Carolina United States Member #6 November 4, 2001 8182 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 10, 2008, 6:12 pm - IP Logged | |
73-year-old Carl Hunter of Metairie claimed the $97 million Another older than dirt lottery player wins. Stats hunting:  | | |
United States Member #4366 April 9, 2004 14759 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 10, 2008, 6:15 pm - IP Logged | |
That was good of him to finish whatever projects he was building. I bet he also spent that time getting legal and financial advice, too. 
Love, peace and abundant blessings!! 
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United States Member #4963 May 30, 2004 3392 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 10, 2008, 7:08 pm - IP Logged | |
When I think about all the qpicks I buy, I really just wanna go to another planet! Good luck to them! "ME TOO".........BUTT^^ The people in the GREAT state of LA >>>>>> RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR The BEST PEOPLE in the WORLD & the UNIVERSE>>>>>>>>>>>>> T@@K a PSYKOMO a whole week to get-UP the "COURAGE" to >>> "CRAY FISH" thank's BATON ROUGE LOL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (EAT DATTT JACKPOT>>>>>>>UP) PSYKOMO | | |
Indiana United States Member #49185 January 7, 2007 1813 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 10, 2008, 7:42 pm - IP Logged | |
That was good of him to finish whatever projects he was building. I bet he also spent that time getting legal and financial advice, too. As an owner of a construction company, I would imagine he already had financial advisors.
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