BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Lottery has identified a printing error affecting some Lotto and Easy 5 tickets that mistakenly included a draw date of Wednesday, December 25, 2024. As per Louisiana Lottery policy, no drawings occur on Christmas Day.
Instead, tickets marked with the incorrect Dec. 25 draw date will be valid for the next regularly scheduled drawing on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Additionally, multidraw tickets spanning Dec. 25 will remain valid for the correct number of purchased drawings, with an extra date added at the end of the printed date range to ensure accuracy.
Affected Tickets
The printing error occurred between 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 and noon on Sunday, Dec. 22. During this period:
- 3,259 Lotto tickets
- 1,099 Easy 5 tickets
were generated with the incorrect draw date.
Players are encouraged to check their tickets by comparing the number of drawings purchased to the total number of dates listed on the ticket. Despite the error, all affected tickets are valid for the appropriate number of drawings.
Lottery Statement
The Louisiana Lottery issued an apology for the mistake and any inconvenience caused to players. “We deeply regret this error and appreciate the understanding of our players as we ensure the integrity of our games,” the Lottery stated.
Player Guidance
Lottery players are reminded to take the following steps:
- Sign Your Ticket: For security purposes, sign the back of your ticket immediately after purchase.
- Check the Date Range: Compare the number of drawings purchased to the dates printed to verify accuracy.
- Gambling Support: If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling-related issues, the Louisiana Lottery encourages reaching out to the toll-free helpline at 1-877-770-7867.
Key Dates and Policy Reminder
The Louisiana Lottery does not conduct drawings on Christmas Day in accordance with its long-standing policy. Tickets purchased during the error window are still valid for their intended number of drawings.
For more information, visit the Louisiana Lottery website or contact customer service for assistance.