LANSING, March 18, 2002 – A lucky Allen Park man won a $21,393 jackpot when he matched all five numbers in the March 12 Michigan Rolldown drawing! The winning numbers for that day’s drawing were: 12, 13, 17, 21 and 22.

In total for the March 12 Michigan Rolldown drawing, 24,062 winners shared $74,624 in prizes. In addition to the sole jackpot winner, 79 winners matched four numbers to win a $111 prize; 2,560 matched three numbers to win a $9 prize; and 21,422 matched two numbers to win the $1 prize.

The lucky ticket was purchased at Ashcrafts Little Store, 7343 Park Ave., in Allen Park.

"I chose my own numbers based on a combination of my children’s birthdates," the winner said. "I realized I had won the jackpot after watching the Rolldown drawing on television!"

The 74-year-old retiree, who requested anonymity, said he enjoys bowling, golfing and reading in his free time. He added that he plans to use his winnings to make home improvements.

Michigan Rolldown’s first drawing was held on February 28, 2000. Drawings are held six days a week—Monday through Saturday—at 7:28 p.m., and the cost to play is $1 per wager. Tickets are

available at more than 7,000 Lottery retailers statewide. Also, effective March 4 through March 30, Michigan Rolldown players can once again take advantage of the "Bonus Play" promotion, which offers players who purchase a ticket with five wagers or more an "easy pick" ticket—absolutely free! Players who purchase a 10-panel ticket will receive two free "easy picks."

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