WARREN (WWJ) -- The lucky winner of a Michigan Lottery jackpot has come forward, and he's from out-of-state.
A 59-year-old Pennsylvania man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claimed his $2.08 million Lotto 47 jackpot prize just one month before it was scheduled to expire, Lottery officials announced Monday.
The man matched the winning numbers drawn on September 25, 2021: 07-12-22-24-30-37. He bought the ticket at Shoppers Market Plus, located at 14350 E. 9 Mile Road in Warren.
“I purchased the ticket while I was in Michigan visiting family,” said the player. “When I checked the winning numbers and saw I’d won the jackpot, I was in disbelief! I waited to claim my prize until I had a plan in place for the money.”
With his winnings, the man said he plans to buy a truck and then save the rest for retirement.
The player visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. He chose to receive his prize as one lump-sum payment of about $1.3 million, rather than annuity payments for the full amount.
Each Lotto 47 play is $1, with drawings taking place Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7:29 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at a retailer or online at MichiganLottery.com until 7:08 p.m. on the day of the drawing.
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