This lucky Classic Lotto 47 player got lucky on a whole new level when they purchased the winning numbers via the easy pick option for the January 18, 2012 drawing.

The player has decided to divvy the winnings between a few close family members and start a business. 

The winning easy-pick ticket was purchased at Tweeny’s Market, 19191 Merriman Rd., in Livonia.

Over 95 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to retailers. In fiscal year 2011, the contribution to schools was over $727.3 million. Since its inception in 1972, the Lottery has contributed over $16 billion to education in Michigan.

For information on all Lottery games, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at www.michiganlottery.com.

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Agency:  Michigan Lottery Public Relations