(KTAL/KMSS) — What would you do with $100,000 or $1 million? Lucky winners will soon find out as Louisiana launches its “Shot at a Million” contest, which is a lottery-style incentive to help boost COVID-19 vaccination rates.
LDH is offering the chance to win $100,000 every week starting July 9th and a grand prize of $1 million at the end of the month to all Louisiana residents ages 18+ who have chosen to receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — all you have to do is enter.
Louisiana residents ages 12-17 who have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine are eligible to win one of nine $100,000 scholarships.
As of Wednesday, the Louisiana Department of Health says more than 300,000 people have signed up for the state’s $1 million COVID-19 vaccination lottery since registration opened on Monday, June 21.
HOW TO ENTER:
- To register for the weekly drawings, please click here.
- Still need to take your shot? Please visit vaccines.gov/search for more information about statewide vaccination sites and accessibility.
- If you would like further information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine initiative in Louisiana and vaccine availability, call the Vaccine Hotline at 1-855-453-0774.
Each entry date will end at 11:59 p.m., and starting July 16, the winners will be revealed every Friday. The drawings will take place on the following dates:
| DRAWING SCHEDULE | INCENTIVES | ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry End Date: July 9, 2021 Drawing Date: July 14, 2021 | $100,000 Cash Prize $100,000 Scholarship Prize | July 16, 2021 | TBA |
| Entry End Date: July 16, 2021 Drawing Date: July 21, 2021 | $100,000 Cash Prize $100,000 Scholarship Prize | July 23, 2021 | TBA |
| Entry End Date: July 23, 2021 Drawing Date: July 28, 2021 | $100,000 Cash Prize $100,000 Scholarship Prize | July 30, 2021 | TBA |
| Entry End Date: July 30, 2021 Drawing Date: August 4, 2021 | $100,000 Cash Prize $100,000 Scholarship Prize | August 6, 2021 | TBA |
| Entry End Date: July 31, 2021 Drawing Date: August 6, 2021 | $1,000,000 Cash Prize 5X $100,000 Scholarship Prizes | August 13, 2021 | TBA |