Michigan Lottery Connect

LANSING, June 19, 2006 – Some people might consider themselves lucky.  Then they meet Robert Thompson.

Thompson, a 51-year-old “professional” Lottery player from Saginaw, has won at least $500 in 10 different states, including West Virginia, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, to name a few.  He’s also won $5,000 “a couple of times.”

While those wins are impressive, they don’t match his most recent of win a $140,980 prize in the Michigan Lottery’s Fantasy 5 game in the June 13 drawing.

The lucky player plans to use the prize money to take several trips and simply enjoy his winnings.  And he has no plans to retire as a Lottery player, adding that he maybe he’ll win big in one of the states he visits during his upcoming travels. 

Thompson, who is retired, purchased his winning ticket at MK Dixie LLC, 4806 Dixie Highway, in Saginaw.

Fantasy 5 drawings are held seven days a week.  Jackpots start at $100,000 and grow by approximately $5,000 daily.

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/.

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LANSING, June 14, 2006 – A lucky Highland group is now $10,000 richer, thanks to the Michigan Lottery’s Mega Millions game.  BBCS Lottery club matched four white balls and the Mega ball to win the prize.

The regular players found out of their good fortune by checking the Michigan Lottery’s Web site.  The easy pick ticket will be used to pay bills.

The lucky ticket was purchased at Highland Mobil, 2915 E. Highland Rd., in Highland. 

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game in Michigan, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington.  Wagers cost $1 each and tickets may be purchased at more than 10,000 Michigan 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/.

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LANSING, June 14, 2006 – The Lab Lizards Lottery Club has beginners luck!  The club, who has played the Lottery for only four months, won a $10,000 prize!  Lab Lizards matched four white balls and the Mega ball in the May 19 Mega Millions drawing to win the prize.

The win made the Brighton friends very happy.  They have no immediate plans with their prize money.

The lucky easy pick ticket was purchased at Farmer Jack #316, 22385 Pontiac Trail, in South Lyon. 

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game in Michigan, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington.  Wagers cost $1 each and tickets may be purchased at more than 10,000 Michigan 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/.

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LANSING, June 14, 2006 – Douglas Gullett from Holly is a very lucky man.  He matched four white balls and the gold Mega ball to win a $10,000 Mega Millions prize.

The regular Lottery player was very excited when he learned his easy pick ticket was a big winner.  He immediately called his wife and told her the good news.  He enjoys working on his house and plans to save his prize money for retirement.

The lucky ticket was purchased at Dixie Highway BP, 8500 Dixie Highway, in Clarkston. 

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game in Michigan, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington.  Wagers cost $1 each and tickets may be purchased at more than 10,000 Michigan 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/.

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LANSING, June 14, 2006 – Michael Moreland is a very lucky 20-year-old.  His easy pick Mega Millions ticket made him $10,000 richer!  Moreland matched four numbers and the Mega ball to win the prize.

The Rochester resident couldn’t believe when he saw his numbers come up on T.V.  He hid the winning ticket in his wallet before cashing it in at the Lottery’s Sterling Heights office.  He enjoys camping in his free time and has no immediate plans with his prize money.

The lucky winning ticket was purchased at Rite Aid Discount Pharmacy #4319, 12724 S. Saginaw St., in Grand Blanc. 

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game in Michigan, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington.  Wagers cost $1 each and tickets may be purchased at more than 10,000 Michigan 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/.

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