An area resident is celebrating a big win this week after claiming $1 million on the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game Lucky Millions.
While the winner elected to remain anonymous, the La Porte resident purchased the $20 winning ticket at Fairmont Food Mart, located at 10339 W. Fairmont Parkway in LaPorte, according to the press release . The recent scratch-off winner was the second of four top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game.
Spending more than you can afford on lottery tickets could be a sign of a gambling problem.
The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network , a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem. The network consists of 28 contact centers that provide resources and referrals for all 50 states and U.S. territories. …