Laura Gariepy

Laura brings more than eight years of writing experience to Lottery USA. Originally from Millville, Massachusetts, she now lives in a lake house in Winter Haven, Florida.

Laura holds a psychology degree from Bridgewater State College (now University) and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Joining the Lottery USA team marks a return to the lottery industry: her last HR role was at IGT (now Brightstar Lottery), in the facility that designed and printed scratch-offs. Laura is fascinated by the lottery's power to change a life in an instant.

In Laura's own words...

What I like about working for Lottery USA

I'm excited to get back into the lottery industry. My last HR role was at IGT (now Brightstar Lottery), where I worked in the facility that designed and printed scratch-offs.

What most excites and intrigues you about the lottery?

I think the potential to completely change your life in the blink of an eye is amazing.

Best run U.S. state lottery?

Great question! I'm biased due to proximity, but I'll say Florida.

What’s your most memorable lottery moment?

Lerynne West winning the lottery in 2018. She was a single mom who struggled financially and was suddenly able to put her grandkids through college and help others through a charity she established.

What would you do if you won the Powerball jackpot?

I would pay off all my debt, build a luxury family compound, set myself and my loved ones up for life, and then give the rest away.

Can you share an interesting fact about yourself?

While I love living in my lake house in Florida, my family and I are seriously considering buying farmland in Iowa.