The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers on Jan. 31: 03-05-07-16-19-30. She bought her winning ticket at the Family Fare, located at 565 South State Street in Sparta.
“I buy a Lotto 47 ticket every week to cover both draws for that week, and I always play the same set of numbers,” said the player. “When I checked my ticket the night of the drawing and realized I’d won, it was shocking! I didn’t fully believe it until I called the Lottery the next day to verify my prize. To be honest, I’m still processing it. Winning provides endless opportunities that I otherwise wouldn’t have.”
The lucky player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $762,000 rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to donate to a few charities and then save the remainder.
Each Lotto 47 play is only $1. Players select six numbers from one to 47 for a chance to win a jackpot starting at $1 million and that grows until someone wins it. For an additional $1 per play, Double Play may be added to a Lotto 47 ticket, giving players a second chance to win up to $1.5 million in the nightly Double Play drawing. For an additional $1 per game, players may add EZMatch to their ticket for a chance to win up to $500 instantly. Lotto 47 drawings take place on Wednesday and Saturday at 7:29 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at a retailer or online at MichiganLottery.com until 7:08 p.m. on the day of the drawing.