Scratch-off ticket nets Houma man $200,000

Glyn Meranto
October 23, 2006
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Houma’s Earnest J. Darcey is $200,000 richer after winning an instant prize on the Louisiana Lottery Corporation’s $1 million Spectacular.


Darcey purchased his winning ticket at BJ’s Country Corner #2 on West Main Street in Houma, according to lottery officials. When he collected his check in New Orleans, Darcey reportedly said he planned to purchase a new vehicle and pay off debts with his winnings, lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin said.

Scratch-off ticket nets Houma man $200,000