LANSING, June 14, 2006 – A very lucky Southfield woman claimed a $10,000 prize in the Mega Millions game.  Natasha Smith matched four white balls and the Mega ball to win the prize. 

The lucky postal worker plans to use her prize money to go shopping.

The lucky winning easy pick ticket was purchased at Keg & Wine Party Store, 15570 Beech Daly Rd., in Redford. 

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game in Michigan, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington.  Wagers cost $1 each and tickets may be purchased at more than 10,000 Michigan Lottery retailers statewide.

All proceeds from the Lottery are contributed to the state School Aid Fund which supports kindergarten through 12th grade public education in Michigan.  In fiscal year 2005, the contribution was $667.6 million.

For additional information, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at https://www.michiganlottery.com/.

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