James Daniel, of Redford, won the big prize when his Lucky For Life ticket matched the five white balls drawn on Dec. 13, 2024: 03-15-32-34-37. He bought his winning ticket at Jerry’s Party Store, located at 28940 Warren Road in Westland.
“I had some change leftover after buying some groceries, so I decided to buy some Lucky For Life tickets,” said Daniel. “I checked my numbers that night, and my eyes about popped out of my head when I got to the third line and say I had matched five numbers!
“I asked my wife and son to look at my ticket to be sure I was seeing it right. This is the largest prize I have ever won, and it is just unbelievable!”
Daniel, 69, l visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim his prize. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $390,000, rather than annuity payments of $25,000 a year for 20 years or life, whichever is greater. He plans to invest his winnings.
For just $2 per play, Lucky For Life gives Lottery players a chance to win prizes ranging from $3 to a lifetime of cash. To win the game’s top prize of $1,000 a day for life, players must match all five winning numbers ranging from 1 to 48, plus one Lucky Ball ranging from 1 to 18. Players who match all five winning numbers, but not the Lucky Ball, will win $25,000 a year for life. Drawings take place at 10:38 p.m. seven days-a-week. Tickets may be purchased at Lottery retailers across the state and online at MichiganLottery.com.