LANSING, July 1, 2002 – Beginner’s luck was recently with a lucky Lansing lady! Upon scratching off a Michigan Lottery "Quick Silver" instant game ticket, the 18-year-old revealed a $30,000 top prize!

The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway #2215, 711 S. Creyts Road, in Lansing.

The lucky winner, who requested anonymity, said she was very excited when she looked at the ticket and realized it was a $30,000 winner.

The winner said she brought the ticket in to the Lottery’s regional office in Lansing to claim her prize immediately after scratching it off.

The 18-year-old winner, who is a customer service representative for Arcadia, said she plans to use her winnings to pay bills, and added that she enjoys playing soccer in her free time.

"Quick Silver" is just one of many Michigan Lottery instant games available at more than 9,000 Lottery retailers statewide.