Michigan Lottery Connect

LANSING, June 21 , 2006 – Ed Japenga is a very lucky winner!  He claimed a $10,006 prize after winning big on the Michigan Lottery’s Club Keno game.

Japenga wagered $1 per draw and matched nine of ten numbers, which usually pays $5,000, but since he purchased the Kicker option, it multiplied his winnings to $10,000!

The lucky winner purchased the ticket at Pin Crest Lanes, 6571 Airline Rd., in Fruitport.

Immediately before each Club Keno drawing, a wheel spins on the Club Keno monitor selects a Kicker number of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10.  Players can select the Kicker box on their play slip and pay $1 for each dollar originally wagered.  Wins on regular Club Keno drawings will be multiplied by the Kicker number, allowing players the chance to win up to 10 times their original prize amount.

Kicker began on November 20, 2005 in all 2,000 locations selling Club Keno.

Club Keno offers 37 different ways to play and win.  Players can wager $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $10 or $20 per drawing and tickets can be purchased for up to 20 drawings at a time.  Players win Club Keno by matching some or all of the numbers they have selected to the numbers drawn.  The more numbers matched, the more the player wins.

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 2005, the contribution was $667.6 million.

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

# # #

LANSING, June 21, 2006 – Karen Hutchison has beginner’s luck!  She won $10,000 playing Club Keno her first time. 

The lucky player from Monroe, chose her winning numbers based on the birthdates, anniversaries and ages of her family members.

She plans to use the money to pay for a new TV, camcorder and pay for her children?s school.  Hutchison is an X-Ray technician and enjoys spending time with her kids.

The lucky winner purchased the ticket at Beek’s Bar and Grille, 120 E. Front St., in Monroe.

Club Keno offers 37 different ways to play and win.  Players can wager $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $10 or $20 per drawing and tickets can be purchased for up to 20 drawings at a time.  Players win Club Keno by matching some or all of the numbers they have selected to the numbers drawn.  The more numbers matched, the more the player wins.

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 2005, the contribution was $667.6 million.

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

# # #

LANSING, June 21, 2006 – Rhonda Corpe is a very lucky lady!  She scratched a winning Wild Time Gold Instant ticket worth $30,000!

Corpe has been playing the Lottery for 20 years and she scratches an Instant ticket everyday at lunch; it was while having lunch that she discovered she was a big winner.

The lucky winner said she plans to use the money she won to pay for a trip to Disney and a new riding lawn mower.

The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway #3569, 8500 Mason Dr., in Newaygo.

Wild Time Gold is just one of many Michigan Lottery Instant tickets available at more than 10,000 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 2005, the contribution was $667.6 million.

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

# # #

LANSING, June 21, 2005 – A very lucky man has won $25,000 on the Mustang Money Instant game!  The lucky winner, who has been playing the Lottery for 20 years, chose to remain anonymous.

Mustang Money, a $2 ticket, offers Michigan Lottery players over $4 million in cash.  Players can enter non-winning tickets for a chance at one of 500 prize packs of Ford-branded merchandise that will be awarded in two second chance drawings, one drawing was held May 25 and the second is scheduled for June 22. 

The Mustang Money prize packs contain a leather/wool racing jacket, leather bag, cap, key chain, T-shirt and blanket.  To enter the drawings, players will need to submit three non-winning Mustang Money tickets either through www.playercity.net, the Lottery’s VIP club, or the US mail. 

On July 6, a third Mustang convertible will be awarded to one lucky winner, chosen from the 500 prize pack winners.

Details on how to enter the second chance drawings can be found at www.playercity.net or the back of the Mustang Money tickets.

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 2005, the contribution was $667.6 million.

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

# # #

Internet club celebrates anniversary

LANSING, June 19, 2006 – The Michigan Lottery has inducted 100 loyal Lottery players into its Player City Hall of Fame.  Inductees into the Hall of Fame earned the honor by accumulating the most “Player City Points” during the past year through Player City, the Lottery’s Internet-based VIP club. 

“When we first discussed the viability of an interactive website for our players over a year ago, we had no idea it would be the overwhelming success that it now is,” Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters said.  “We have Player City “residents” from all over the state who are enjoying exclusive member benefits and contests that a year ago weren’t available.”

The Player City website, found at www.playercity.net, was launched in June, 2005.  Player City members earn points for various on-site activities and then “redeem” their points later for members-only contests.  Additionally, points accumulated put residents in the running for Hall of Fame honors.  The Hall showcases Player City’s point leaders and provides a chance for residents to see how their point totals match up against all residents.  Point totals are updated every 5 minutes. 

Additionally, Michigan Lottery players now have their own place on the web to brag about their luckiest experience with the Michigan Lottery.  The “Lucky Me!” section of the Player City website allows members to contribute their personal story for all members to see, and earn 2,000 Player City points in the process.

For example, member Linda W. writes, “I received a coupon from Player City that when you purchase a $10 instant ticket, you receive a $5.00 instant ticket “FREE”.  So, I lost on my $5 instant ticket but I won $200 on the $10 instant ticket.  I was so happy I told my husband that he should become a member too!”

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 2005, the contribution was $667.6 million.

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

# # #