A man in Wayne County, Michigan won over a million dollars in the lottery after playing the same numbers year after year — and said he now plans on taking an « extended family vacation. »
The man, 54, who did not reveal his identity, told the Michigan Lottery that his $1.3 million jackpot win was a « dream come true. »
His winning ticket was drawn on Jan. 8.
He bought the winning Lotto 47 ticket at a liquor store in Taylor, Michigan, southwest of Detroit.
« I have played this set of numbers for four years, » the winner told the Michigan Lottery. « I scanned my ticket on the Lottery app and saw the confetti fly. »
The man told the Michigan Lottery that he’d been playing the same numbers for four years. (iStock)
His winning numbers were 04-08-17-28-36-43. He did not tell the Michigan Lottery how he came up with those numbers — or whether he plans to continue playing them now that he’s won the jackpot.
Winning, said the man, « is a great feeling and gives me and my family financial freedom. »
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The winner chose to receive his jackpot winnings in the form of a lump sum of $901,000, said the Michigan Lottery.
He plans on paying bills in addition to going on an « extended » vacation with his family.
In 2024, eight players won the Lotto 47 jackpot, Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said in a press release published by the Michigan Lottery.
The unidentified man won a $1.3 million jackpot. (Michigan Lottery)
« It looks like that luck is continuing into 2025! Congratulations to the lucky player and his family on their big win, » said Shkreli.
The Lotto 47 game costs $1 per play. Winners are drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Each player selects six numbers from one to 47, said the Michigan Lottery’s website.
The jackpot begins at $1 million and grows until it is won.
The Michigan Lottery began in 1972. Money raised goes to support the state’s public schools. (Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Michigan Lottery began in 1972 and supports the state’s public schools, said its website.
Since its founding, more than $28 billion has gone to the School Aid Fund, said Michigan Lottery.
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« We are proud to support the education of Michigan’s children, which is our primary mission, » said the website.
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