Michigan lottery winner experiences optimistic feelings following life-altering victory.
An Excited Michigan Resident Wins a Life-Changing Prize
Feeling on top of the world, a passionate lottery player from Van Buren Township, Michigan can't help but exclaim, "Man, winning a big prize from the lottery just feels awesome!"
This winner is the newest name added to the list of individuals who have struck lucrative fortune courtesy of the Michigan lottery's Lucky For Life game.
The (Un)Lucky Break of a Lifetime
The joyous winner made her purchase at Canton Mini Mart, located at 42421 Cherry Hill Road in Canton. This lucky lady, who enjoys her share of lottery games, correctly matched five of the winning numbers drawn during Lucky For Life's draw on February 9, 2025.
To bag the impressive prize of $25,000 annually for the next two decades, the player hit the mark with numbers 08, 13, 22, 28, and 39. Had she also guessed the Lucky Ball, she would’ve taken home the game's top prize of $1,000 a day for life.
In an interview with a Michigan Lottery official, the elated 51-year-old stated, "I've been a devoted Lottery player for ages and always dreamt of hitting the jackpot."
She further expressed her surprise, "I mean, who wouldn't fantasize about winning a massive prize? But honestly, I never expected to experience this life-altering excitement firsthand!"
Admitting that she had often pondered what it might feel like to triumph in the lottery, the winner couldn't help but express her delight, "Winning just feels great!"
Visiting the Michigan Lottery headquarters, the overjoyed 51-year-old was presented with an interesting choice: collect a one-time lump cash sum or receive annuity payments of $25,000 a year for the next 20 years or until the end of her life, whichever was longer. Predictably, the woman opted for the lump sum, sending her bank balance soaring by an impressive $390,000—before deducting the applicable taxes.
When questioned about her plans for the newfound fortune, the woman mused about buying a house.
A Shot at a Suite of Prizes: Lucky For Life
Costing a mere $2 per play, Lucky For Life offers players a crack at winning prizes that start from the humble sum of $3 and reach as high as the game's top prize of $1,000 a day for life.
To claim the game's top prize, players need to match five numbers ranging from 1 to 48, accompanied by a single Lucky Ball number between 1 and 18[2].
Matching five winning numbers devoid of the Lucky Ball paves the way for a tier-two prize of $25,000 a year for life—a prize that the Wayne County resident recently claimed.
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[2] Enrichment Data: The odds of winning the $25,000 a year for life prize in the Michigan Lottery's Lucky For Life game are 1 in 1,813,028. This prize is awarded to players who match 5 numbers correctly without the Lucky Ball.
In a surprising turn of events, the lucky winner of the $390,000 lump sum prize reveals her fondness for casino-games and lotteries, stating, "Winning just feels great!"
With this life-changing win, the Michigan resident adds another big-win to the annals of casino-and-gambling history, having clinched the $25,000 annually for the next two decades prize in the Michigan lottery's Lucky For Life game.
