(CBS DETROIT) – A 62-year-old Macomb County woman is $1.72 million richer after winning the Lotto 47 jackpot.
The The 62-year-old player, who wishes to remain anonymous, matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers on September 25: 04-12-25-33-41-47. She bought the ticket online.
“I often play Lotto 47 online and I always had the feeling that one day I would win the jackpot,” the player said in a statement. “I was so excited when I saw the email from the Michigan Lottery informing me of my $1.72 million jackpot win! I called my son and daughter-in-law to tell them the news, but I had a hard time getting the words out because I was so stunned.”
The woman chose to receive her winnings as a one-time payment of approximately $1.2 million. She plans to buy a house and help her family.
“The power of positive thinking paid off for this lucky player, who won the $1.7 million Lotto 47 jackpot,” said Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “Dreaming about life-changing jackpots and how they can impact your life is fun, but it’s important to play responsibly. Our online games include several tools that help promote safe and responsible gaming.”
Each Lotto 47 game costs $1. Players choose six numbers from 1 to 47 for a chance to win a jackpot that starts at $1 million and grows until someone wins it. For an additional $1 per game, Double Play can be added to a Lotto 47 ticket, giving players a second chance to win up to $1.5 million in nightly Double Play drawings.
Lotto 47 draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:29 PM
