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During the 1890s, Louisiana was the only remaining state operating a lottery, through the Louisiana State Lottery Company. [2] It had a monopoly of legalized gambling that its operations extended outside of state boundaries. The company closed in 1894 after allegations of corruption. [2] It moved to Honduras, ending 22 years later.
Louisiana Lottery can refer to: Louisiana State Lottery Company, a private lottery operated in the mid-19th century; Louisiana Lottery Corporation, the current ...
Louisiana Lottery scratch-off game players claimed nearly $17.6 million in cash prizes, including a Power 100X prize that was worth $500,000, in January, according to a news release.
The Louisiana State Lottery became the most notorious state lottery and was known as the "Golden Octopus" as it reached into every American home using the U.S. Postal Service. [3] In 1890 the United States Congress banned the interstate transportation of lottery tickets and lottery advertisements, which composed 90% of the company's revenue.
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In 1868, after years of illegal operation, the Louisiana State Lottery Company obtained a 25-year charter for its state lottery system. [3] The charter was passed by the legislature due to immense bribing from a criminal syndicate in New York. [3] The Louisiana Lottery Company derived 90% of its revenue from tickets sold across state borders. [3]
The Lottery Powerball prize won on Oct. 9, 2023, was purchased at Piggly Wiggly on Highway 182 in Opelousas and is set to expire April 6, the Louisiana Lottery Commission said in a news release.