Katrina Evacuee Wins $1.6 Million

PrincessPerky · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2005, 05:18 AM

OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - After more than a month of living with dozens of displaced relatives in Opelousas, Jacquelyn Sherman, an evacuee from New Orleans, told her niece she was depressed.

That all changed when she won $1.6 million - before taxes - playing a slot machine at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino....full story here

Bluezy · #2 (**permalink**) 10-10-2005, 01:32 AM

Bless her. This story made my day!!!!