Michigan Lottery Connect

LANSING, October 18, 2007 – A very lucky Casco man has claimed a $10,000 prize after scratching a winning $10,000,000 Game Book ticket.

Larry Govaere said he “went crazy” when he realized the ticket was a big winner.  He hid the ticket in his safe and plans to save the prize money.

The winner purchased the lucky ticket at D Brothers Party Store, 5359 County Line Rd., in Casco.

$10,000,000 Game Book is just one of many Michigan Lottery Instant tickets available at nearly 11,000 Lottery retailers statewide.

All proceeds from the Lottery are contributed to the state School Aid Fund which supports kindergarten through 12th grade public education in Michigan.  In fiscal year 2006, the contribution was $688 million.

For additional information, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at https://www.michiganlottery.com/.

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LANSING, October 18, 2007 – A West Bloomfield winner walked away with a cool $20,000 after scratching a winning Lucky Times 12 Instant ticket.

The longtime Lottery player said he hid the ticket in his back pocket before claiming the prize.  The winner plans to use the prize money to pay off credit cards.

The winning ticket was purchased at Ten & Greenfield Inc., 25000 Greenfield Rd., in Oak Park.

Lucky Times 12 is just one of many Michigan Lottery Instant tickets available at nearly 11,000 Lottery retailers statewide.

All proceeds from the Lottery are contributed to the state School Aid Fund which supports kindergarten through 12th grade public education in Michigan.  In fiscal year 2006, the contribution was $688 million.

For additional information, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at https://www.michiganlottery.com/.

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LANSING, October 18, 2007 – A very lucky lady has claimed a $10,000 after she scratched a winning $10,000,000 Game Book Instant ticket.

Marcia Vyletel said she jumped up and down and screamed after scratching her winning ticket.  She hid the ticket in a book before claiming her prize and said she plans to use the prize money to help her sons.

The lucky winning ticket was purchased at Shopper’s Valley Supermarket, 750 Biddle, in Wyandotte.

$10,000,000 Game Book is just one of many Michigan Lottery Instant tickets available at nearly 11,000 Lottery retailers statewide.

All proceeds from the Lottery are contributed to the state School Aid Fund which supports kindergarten through 12th grade public education in Michigan.  In fiscal year 2006, the contribution was $688 million.

For additional information, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at https://www.michiganlottery.com/.

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LANSING, October 18, 2007 – A very lucky Clinton Township woman is $10,000 richer after she scratched a winning $10,000,000 Game Book Instant ticket.

Peggy Loverde said she had to have her ticket validated before she could believe it was a winner.  She has been playing the Lottery for five years and hid the winning ticket in her desk drawer until claiming the prize.

She plans to use her prize money to pay bills and go to the casino.

The winner purchased the lucky ticket at Sunoco, 36887 Grosebeck Hwy., in Clinton Township.

$10,000,000 Game Book is just one of many Michigan Lottery Instant tickets available at nearly 11,000 Lottery retailers statewide.

All proceeds from the Lottery are contributed to the state School Aid Fund which supports kindergarten through 12th grade public education in Michigan.  In fiscal year 2006, the contribution was $688 million.

For additional information, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at https://www.michiganlottery.com/.

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LANSING, October 18, 2007 – It was an instant win for one lucky Lottery player!  He scratched a Cashword ticket worth $35,000!

The lucky winner, who said he was “in shock”, chose to remain anonymous.  He plans to use the money to pay for a new kitchen floor.

He enjoys playing poker and games on the internet in his spare time.

The winning ticket was purchased at Sevan Petroleum, 29434 Orchard Lake Rd., in Farmington.

Cashword is just one of many Michigan Lottery Instant tickets available at nearly 11,000 Lottery retailers statewide.

All proceeds from the Lottery are contributed to the state School Aid Fund which supports kindergarten through 12th grade public education in Michigan.  In fiscal year 2006, the contribution was $688 million.

For additional information, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at https://www.michiganlottery.com/.

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