LANSING, June 26, 2006 – A lucky Flint woman claimed a $10,000 prize today.  Dora Carson matched four white numbers and the Mega ball to claim the prize.

The lucky Mega Millions player plans to use the money to pay bills.

The winning own pick ticket was purchased at Three Stars Supermarket, G4142 Fenton Rd., in Flint. 

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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