LANSING, October 18, 2007 – A very lucky Casco man has claimed a $10,000 prize after scratching a winning $10,000,000 Game Book ticket.

Larry Govaere said he “went crazy” when he realized the ticket was a big winner.  He hid the ticket in his safe and plans to save the prize money.

The winner purchased the lucky ticket at D Brothers Party Store, 5359 County Line Rd., in Casco.

$10,000,000 Game Book is just one of many Michigan Lottery Instant tickets available at nearly 11,000 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 2006, the contribution was $688 million.

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

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