Michigan Woman Wins $2.2 Million Lottery Prize After Scanner Confusion
Michigan woman thought lottery scanner was broken. Then she won $2.2 million
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A woman from Mancelona, Michigan, won $2.2 million in the Michigan Lottery's Millionaire For Life game after initially believing the lottery scanner was malfunctioning. She matched all five numbers in the May 21 drawing and opted for a lump sum payout instead of annual payments.
- 01The winning ticket was purchased at Mancelona North EZ Mart in Mancelona, Michigan.
- 02The woman matched the numbers 03, 15, 16, 24, and 28 in the May 21 drawing.
- 03She chose to claim her winnings as a one-time lump sum of $2.2 million.
- 04The winner plans to use her winnings to buy a house, car, and boat.
- 05This win marks the first instance of a Michigan Lottery player winning the second-tier prize in the Millionaire For Life game.
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A 66-year-old woman from Mancelona, Michigan, recently discovered she won $2.2 million from the Michigan Lottery's Millionaire For Life game after initially believing the lottery scanner was broken. The woman matched all five white balls (03, 15, 16, 24, 28) in the drawing held on May 21. After scanning her ticket at a store and receiving a message to contact the lottery office, she checked the winning numbers online and realized she had won. Excitedly, she exclaimed, 'I just won $2.2 million!' and celebrated in her car. The ticket was purchased at Mancelona North EZ Mart, located approximately 35 miles northeast of Traverse City. Upon claiming her prize at the Lottery headquarters, she opted for a lump sum payment of $2.2 million instead of annual payments of $100,000 for 20 years. The winner plans to use her newfound wealth to purchase a house, a car, and a boat. This win is notable as it marks the first time a Michigan Lottery player has won the second-tier prize in the Millionaire For Life game.
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The lottery win may stimulate local economy through increased spending.
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