After matching all five white ball numbers, Mandeville resident Rainer Wittich won $1,000,000 during the February 2 Powerball drawing.
He purchased his ticket from Mandeville Extra Mile, located at 4095 Highway 59 in Mandeville. He claimed his prize at the Lottery’s Baton Rouge headquarters on Tuesday, February 3, where he took home $730,000 after state and federal tax withholdings.
“Congratulations to Mr. Wittich on becoming the first million-dollar Powerball winner of the new year in Louisiana!” said Rose Hudson, Lottery President. “We’re always happy to see a Louisianan win big on this multistate game.”
The winning numbers for the February 2 drawing were 03-08-31-60-65, and the red Powerball number was 04.
Mandeville Extra Mile will receive a $10,000 bonus, or 1% of the prize amount, for selling the ticket.
The Louisiana Lottery encourages all players to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchasing 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.
For additional information about Powerball, other Louisiana Lottery games, and a full list of recent winners, visit the official website at Powerball | Louisiana Lottery Corporation.
