A lucky man from Michigan shared how his spontaneous decision at the check-out counter led to his life-changing win of $446,571 in the lottery.
According to Michigan Lottery officials, a man from Oakland County, aged 43, shared that he visited the 7-Eleven on Hayes Road in Clinton Township to purchase his regular lottery tickets.
The player shared that they typically play Mega Millions and Powerball, but on this particular occasion, they made an impulsive decision to buy a Fantasy 5 ticket while at the store. A few days later, the player returned to the same store and overheard others discussing a significant Fantasy 5 win that occurred there. Curious, the player scanned their ticket and realized they were the lucky winner. The news brought immense excitement to their household, and it’s been an unforgettable experience for them ever since.
In the May 28 Fantasy 5 drawing, the lucky man won the $446,571 jackpot with his ticket that had the numbers 07-16-24-29-31.
According to the champion, he intends to use his winnings to make some investments, as well as save up for his children’s college education.