A Bay County woman, who has been playing the Lotto 47 game since it began, went “absolutely crazy” when she found out she was the winner of a $1.1 million Lotto 47 jackpot!

The lucky 65-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the six Lotto 47 numbers drawn – 04-18-20-26-27-31 – in the March 21 drawing to win a $1.1 million jackpot. She bought the winning ticket at Beson’s Supermarket, located at 1480 South Huron Road in Kawkawlin. Kawkawlin is about 10 miles northwest of Bay City.

“I started playing Lotto 47 decades ago when it began and have continued to play every Wednesday and Saturday since,” said the player. “I was watching TV one night when I got a text from my neighbor telling me Beson’s had sold a jackpot winning Lotto 47 ticket. I thought to myself it was cool they had sold a big winner, but it never crossed my mind that it could be me.

“After my show ended, I checked my ticket and went absolutely crazy when I found out I was the winner! I called a few family members and my neighbor to tell them the big news. Winning is such a blessing. I feel like I can breathe again!”

The lucky player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of about $762,000 rather than annuity payments for the full amount. She plans to save her winnings.

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.