Sam Barash (right) pictured with his brother Shawn Barash (left) of Sterling Heights claim $77,378 from the 9/17/2013 Fantasy 5 drawing. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Lottery.)

Sam Barash of Sterling Heights, one of two lucky winners claimed his Fantasy 5 prize from the September 17 drawing.

Barash’s prize of $77,378 which he plans to make some investments with, was half of the $154,756 Fantasy 5 jackpot. Ironically, the other half of this jackpot was claimed on the same day by a player who wishes to remain anonymous.

Barash purchased the winning ticket at Franklin Liquor & Deli located at 28500 Franklin Rd. in Southfield. The other winning ticket was purchased at Hadley Store located at 3510 Hadley Rd. in Hadley.