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Port Huron Family Claims $208 Million Jackpot

Prize Is Third Largest In Mega Millions History

POSTED: Friday, April 29, 2005
UPDATED: 5:03 pm EDT April 29, 2005

The winners of last week's $208 million Mega Millions drawing came forward on Friday to claim their check.

Ralph and Mary Stebbins, of Port Huron, traveled to Lansing and picked up a check in the amount of $1 million, less taxes, as a down payment on their winnings, according to a news release from the Michigan Lottery.


Video: Lottery Commissioner Announces Winners

The Stebbins (pictured, left) elected to take the cash option of $124.7 million, less taxes.

"This is a great day for the Stebbins family and we wish them all the best in their newfound wealth," said Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters.

The Stebbins, who are in their 40s, purchased their winning ticket at the River District Supermarket in Port Huron at about 5:30 p.m. last Friday.

Despite having won over $200 million, Mary Stebbins put in a full day at her $7 per hour job, Peters said.

The Stebbins have been married more than 20 years and have three children. In addition to helping their family members pay bills, the Stebbins plan to buy an RV and travel, purchase a garage to house a 1963 Corvette, and buy a cow.

The Stebbins have decided to retire from their jobs and some of their close family members will retire as well.

The $208 million was the largest jackpot in Michigan Lottery history, and third largest in the history of the Mega Millions game, Peters said.

The Mega Millions game is played in 11 states.

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