Woman scratches her way to $777,777 fortune!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

An anonymous woman couldn’t believe it when her Best of 7s instant ticket showed to be a top prize winner for $777,777!

The lucky woman cannot wait to become a homeowner for the first time as she plans to purchase a house with some of her new-found fortune. She also plans to buy her sister a house, donate to the Humane Society, and buy her son a new car to drive when he returns from serving his country overseas.

The winning ticket was sold by Admiral Petroleum Co #13; located at 2222 W. Main St. in Lowell.

Over 95 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to retailers. In fiscal year 2011, the contribution to schools was over $727.3 million. Since its inception in 1972, the Lottery has contributed over $16 billion to education in Michigan.

For information on all Lottery games, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at www.michiganlottery.com.

“The Michigan Lottery. All across the state good things happen.”

Contact:  Andi Brancato, PR Director  517-335-5648
Agency:  Michigan Lottery Public Relations

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Wayne man becomes instant millionaire with Lottery instant ticket!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

“I was on my way to work when I bought the ticket. I scratched it off in my car. When I saw I’d won a million dollars, I couldn’t believe it.” So states the player who won $1 million by playing the Michigan’s Lottery’s $50,000,000 Cash Spectacular instant game. 

“My heart was racing, my hands were shaking” says the lucky player, who wishes to remain anonymous. “I drove around in circles for ten minutes before heading home to share the news with family. I knew I couldn’t work then, I was too excited!”

This fortunate winner intends to “check out options” and spend the money wisely.

The winning ticket was sold by Mitch’s Party Store located at 37504 Michigan Ave. in Wayne.

Over 95 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to retailers. In fiscal year 2011, the contribution to schools was over $727.3 million. Since its inception in 1972, the Lottery has contributed over $16 billion to education in Michigan.

For information on all Lottery games, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at www.michiganlottery.com.

“The Michigan Lottery. All across the state good things happen.”

Contact:  Andi Brancato, PR Director  517-335-5648
Agency:  Michigan Lottery Public Relations

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Lansing grandmother wins $250,000 playing Keno!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by milottery

Keno! $250,000A lucky Lansing grandmother matched ten of 22 numbers and won the Keno jackpot!  The player, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been playing the same numbers every day since Keno started in 1990.

She found out she was a winner by taking her ticket to a “Lucky Spot” machine which instructed her to talk to the retailer. He confirmed that her ticket was a winner. She plans to use the money to pay bills and buy a new car.

When handed her prize check she couldn’t stop repeating “I can’t believe it.”

The winning ticket was sold by Downtown Party Store located at 428 S. Washington Square in Lansing, Michigan.

Over 95 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to retailers. In fiscal year 2011, the contribution to schools was over $727.3 million. Since its inception in 1972, the Lottery has contributed over $16 billion to education in Michigan. 

For information on all Lottery games, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at  www.michiganlottery.com. 

“The Michigan Lottery. All across the state good things happen.”

Contact:  Andi Brancato, PR Director  517-335-5648
Agency:  Michigan Lottery Public Relations

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Fantasy 5 player takes half of the Valentine’s Day drawing jackpot!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by milottery

Fantasy 5Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2012 will be forever sweet for this player from Linden, that is the day he purchased his ticket, the drawing was held, and he claimed his half of a $332,040 jackpot playing Fantasy 5.

Two lucky Michigan Lottery players split the jackpot, giving each of them $166,020 for matching five Fantasy 5 numbers.  Numbers for the February 14, 2012 drawing were 03 – 16 – 23 – 34 – 37.  The other player must claim their portion of the prize before February 14, 2013 at 4pm, as the ticket will expire one year from the date of the drawing.

The winning tickets were sold at Speedway #8753, located at 1466 E. Bristol Rd. in Burton and at Larry’s Family Foods, located at 120 E. State Highway M35 in Gwinn.

Over 95 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to retailers. In fiscal year 2011, the contribution to schools was over $727.3 million. Since its inception in 1972, the Lottery has contributed over $16 billion to education in Michigan. 

For information on all Lottery games, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at  www.michiganlottery.com. 

“The Michigan Lottery. All across the state good things happen.”

Contact:  Andi Brancato, PR Director  517-335-5648
Agency:  Michigan Lottery Public Relations

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Warren man wins $100,000 playing Club Keno!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by milottery
2.11.12 CK $100K Frank Mysierowicz Warren

Frank Mysierowicz, of Warren claims $100,000 from the February 11, 2012 Club Keno drawing

Frank Mysierowicz loves to play Club Keno at Ohara’s Bar, his favorite watering hole, but he loves winning Club Keno even more! He won $100,000 on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

When asked about any special plans for his new fortune he very happily stated, “My wife and I can finally take a trip together. We want to go to either Hawaii or Alaska.”

The winning ticket was sold by Ohara’s Bar located at 16091 10 Mile Rd. in Eastpointe.

Over 95 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to retailers. In fiscal year 2011, the contribution to schools was over $727.3 million. Since its inception in 1972, the Lottery has contributed over $16 billion to education in Michigan. 

For information on all Lottery games, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at  www.michiganlottery.com. 

“The Michigan Lottery. All across the state good things happen.”

Contact:  Andi Brancato, PR Director  517-335-5648
Agency:  Michigan Lottery Public Relations

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