Riverview player claims cash

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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Game Book pays off

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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Farmington Hills winner claims cash

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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Lucky player claims prize

LANSING, October 18, 2007 – Kiritkumas Patel of Utica is very lucky!  The winner scratched a $10,000,000 Game Book ticket worth $10,000!

The winner purchased the lucky ticket at Smoker’s Express, 52847 Hayes Rd., in Shelby 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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Sterling Heights man wins big

LANSING, October 18, 2007 – A very lucky winner checked and rechecked his $10,000,000 Game Book ticket to be sure he was a winner!  The player cashed in a $10,000 winning ticket!

Marvin Sorrell plans to use his prize money to pay bills and go to the casino.  He enjoys hunting, fishing and bowling in his spare time.

The lucky winning ticket was purchased at Eastown Liquor, 10520 E. Jefferson, in Detroit.

$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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