LANSING, September 23, 2002 –Sarah Bell-Warren of Auburn Hills recently experienced a bit of Lottery luck upon scratching off a Michigan Lottery "Jumbo Jackpot" instant ticket to reveal a $10,000 prize!

"I scratched off the ticket and couldn’t believe my eyes," the winner said. "I was very excited to see I had won $10,000!"

The lucky lady purchased the winning "Jumbo Jackpot" instant ticket at Birmingham Drugs Inc., 33877 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

The 24-year-old winner, who enjoys taking photographs and spending time with her children in her free time, said she hid the winning ticket in a book to ensure its safety before turning it in at the Lottery’s regional office in Sterling Heights. She added that she plans to use her winnings to make a down payment on a new house.

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

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