Oxford Township woman wins $500,000 playing Michigan Lottery instant game

Woman bought winning ticket at gas station

Brandi Chislett-Barnes won a $500,000 prize from the Michigan Lottery (Michigan Lottery)

OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – An Oxford Township woman won $500,000 while playing an instant game through the Michigan Lottery.

Brandi Chislett-Barnes, 35, bought her Ruby Red Wild Time instant game ticket at the BP gas station on South Lapeer Road in Oxford Township.

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“Me and my husband love playing the Wild Time games,” Chislett-Barnes said. “We stopped at the gas station and purchased two Wild Time tickets and scratched them when we got in the car. When I saw I won $500,000, I started screaming and crying. I showed my family the winning prize amount and they all started cheering. Winning this money means everything to our family and came at the perfect time.”

Chislett-Barnes went to Michigan Lottery headquarters and claimed her prize. She plans to buy a home and save the rest of the money.


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