WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A Michigan woman who has played Lotto 47 since it began won $1.67 million jackpot after a spur of the moment decision.
The 68-year-old Wayne County woman, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the six Lotto 47 numbers drawn (05-16-17-34-36-44) in the April 25 to win the big prize, according to Michigan Lottery officials.
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“We have a special set of numbers we usually play,” said the woman “last minute decided to add two sets of Easy Pick numbers to the ticket.”
Every morning after the drawing the woman’s husband checks their tickets.
“As I checked off the numbers, I said to myself: ‘We won $5, then $100, then $2,500,’ and then when I checked off the last number to win the jackpot I yelled: ‘No way!’” said the husband.
Later that morning he then surpirsed her by handing her the ticket and showing her the winning numbers.
The 68-year-old purchased her ticket at New Boston Fuel Stop Inc., at 37330 Huron River Road in New Boston.
She decided to claim her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.16 million.
With her winnings she plans to buy a new car and to save the rest.
Players pay $1 per Lotto 47 play and pick six numbers from 1 to 47. The jackpot starts at $1 million and grows until someone wins.
For $1 more per play, players can add Double Play for a second chance to win up to $1.5 million in a separate nightly drawing. For another $1 per play, they can add EZMatch for instant prizes up to $500.
Lotto 47 drawings are held at 7:29 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday.