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Carencro man wins $2 million Powerball Prize at Shop Rite
A Shop Rite on North University Avenue in Lafayette sold a $2 million winning Powerball ticket for the July 5 drawing.
Fermon Bonin of Carencro matched all five white ball numbers and added the Power Play option, doubling his non-jackpot winnings to $2 million, according to a news release.
He claimed his prize July 8, taking home $1,460,000 after taxes.
Bonin was one number away from the $192.4 million jackpot. The winning numbers were 01-28-34-50-58, with Powerball number 08.
'I could hardly sleep,' cashier Kim Prejean said after hearing the news. The store earns a $20,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Players must be 21 or older to buy lottery tickets. Those with gambling problems can call 1-877-770-7867 for help.
Winners should sign the back of their tickets immediately. Draw-style prizes must be claimed within 180 days. For more information, visit
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