A Metairie man who runs his own construction company has claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, becoming the largest winner in Louisiana Lottery history.
Carl Hunter won the jackpot in January, but the 73-year-old small businessman waited nearly four months to claim the prize today. He said he wanted to wrap up some of his construction work before he and his wife, Dianne, turned in the winning ticket.
Hunter took a lump sum payment that will give him $33.9 million after taxes, lottery officials said.
Hunter and his wife said they don't have specific plans for the money besides retirement.
From The Associated Press
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