Roscommon County Player Won Over $321,000 Playing Michigan Fantasy 5 Lottery
A lucky resident of Roscommon County, Michigan, is celebrating a windfall thanks to a smart strategy and a touch of winter weather! The 69-year-old player, who prefers to remain anonymous, recently walked away with a cool $321,542+ prize after winning the January 16th Fantasy 5 jackpot.
Faced with a snowy day, the player opted to purchase their ticket online at MichiganLottery.com. While browsing the site, they discovered a helpful tool – the “hot/cold numbers” feature. This feature displays which numbers have been drawn less frequently (“cold”) and more frequently (“hot”) in recent drawings.
Intrigued, the player decided to incorporate some of the “hot” numbers into their usual selection. This strategic swap proved to be a golden move! Their ticket, featuring the numbers 05-09-13-16-24, perfectly matched the winning Fantasy 5 draw.
According to the Michigan Lottery officials, the winner said “The day after the drawing, I saw an email from the Michigan Lottery regarding a prize,” the winner shared. He logged in to his account, fully expecting a smaller win, and was absolutely stunned to discover he’d claimed the entire Fantasy 5 jackpot!
With his newfound wealth, the winner has exciting plans in store. He intends to use the money to remodel his home and share some of the windfall with his grandchildren.
Here’s a quick reminder about Fantasy 5:
- Each play costs only $1.
- For an additional $1 per play, you can add “EZmatch” for a chance to win up to $500 instantly.
- Another $1 per play gets you “Double Play,” offering a second chance to win up to $110,000 in a separate drawing.
- Fantasy 5 drawings are held daily at 7:29 pm ET.
- Tickets can be purchased at retailers or online at MichiganLottery.com until 7:08 pm on the day of the drawing.
Source: For updated information on Lottery payouts and Federal tax obligations visit www.irs.gov.
