It may be a seven-figure payout, but don’t forget about Uncle Sam.

A lucky gambler who bought a Lotto ticket from a Metairie gas station had a winning combination Saturday night resulting in a $3.9 million jackpot , according to the Louisiana Lottery.

It’s one of the biggest lottery wins in the state in months, but the person with the newfound fortune won’t bring that entire total home.

In Louisiana, any lottery win over $5,000 is subject to a 3% state tax deduction and 24% federal tax deduction, according to the Louisiana Lottery website .

That means the winner will pay 27% in taxes off the top. On a $3.9 million win, the tax deductions total about $1.053 million, leaving about $2.8 million for the payout.

The Louisiana Lottery has payed out more than $15 million in wins from lot

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