(WWJ) A big lottery win was a huge birthday surprise for a lucky Metro Detroiter.
The Michigan Lottery says a 47-year-old woman from Oakland County used some birthday cash to play an online lottery game and won a whopping $150,000.
“My aunt sent me a card with money in it for my birthday which was a few days prior, so I used the money buy an online game card,” said the player, who chose to remain anonymous.
“I was playing Lucky Coins Disco Pig and decided to do one $20 wager. When the game finished and $150,000 came up on the screen, I thought to myself: ‘Did I play in demo mode? This can’t be real!’ It was the best birthday gift ever!”
The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim her prize
With the money, the woman said she plans to buy a new car and save the rest.
Michigan Lottery players have a chance to win prizes ranging from $1 up to multimillion-dollar jackpots playing online instant games, Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Lotto 47, and Fantasy 5 online. Through its online platform, the Lottery offers players more than 200 different games with plays ranging in price from 5 cents to $50. More than 1 million players have registered to play the Lottery’s online games, which were launched in 2014.
For more information or to play online, visit this link.
Remember: Never gamble more than you can afford to lose. Facing a gambling problem can be overwhelming, and those who get in over their heads often feel like there is no way out. If you need help, or just want to talk to someone, call the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-270-7117.
"It was the best birthday gift ever!" she said.
"It was the best birthday gift ever!" she said.
