Earlene Burwell
Big Easy Bound!
Earlene was all smiles and giggles when she claimed the first of TWO $100,000 top prizes on the Empire Elite scratcher ticket. The Washington, DC native said she's been on a rollercoaster of emotions since discovering her win. "I couldn't believe it. I was happy, then I was crying, then I was laughing! I think I'm still in shock," says Earlene who is treating herself to a vacation in New Orleans with her windfall. "It will be my first time on a plane!" she laughed. Keep soaring, Earlene. And, keep winning! This winning ticket was purchased at Riverside Liquors, 2123 E Street, NW.