Baldwin resident wins $150,000 in Powerball drawing

A Baldwin resident won $150,000 during the Jan. 19 Powerball drawing. Alvin Lucas matched four of the five white ball numbers and the Powerball number; he also purchased the Power Play option for an extra $1, which tripled his winnings.

Lucas purchased his ticket from One Stop Convenience, 310 Main St., Baldwin. He claimed his prize at the Lottery’s Lafayette regional office Jan. 20. He took home $109,500 after state and federal tax withholdings.

. Lucas plans to invest his winnings.

“Congratulations to Mr. Lucas and his family on this huge win!” said Rose Hudson, lottery president. “We’re always happy to see a Louisianan win big on this multistate game.”

The winning numbers for the Jan. 19 drawing were 05-28-34-37-55 and the red Powerball number was 17.

The Louisiana Lottery encourages all players to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchase to protect their claim. Winning tickets for draw-style games must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date.

To play Powerball, participants must be at least 21 years of age. Individuals experiencing gambling-related problems, or those concerned about a friend or family member, are urged to call the Louisiana Problem Gamblers Helpline at 1-877-770-7867. Assistance is confidential and available 24/7.