'I Still Don’t Believe It’s Real:' Wayne Co. Woman Wins $1M MI Jackpot

WAYNE COUNTY, MI — A Wayne County woman finally hit the Lotto 47 jackpot with a special set of numbers she's been playing for more than 20 years, according to the Michigan Lottery Officials.

The lucky 63-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers (02-05-08-10-17-29) in the Oct. 28 drawing, winning a $1 million, lottery officials said.

She bought her winning ticket at Baas Mini Mart, located at 31301 Five Mile Road in Livonia, lottery officials said.

"I play Lotto 47 every week using the special set of lottery numbers that I’ve been playing for more than 20 years," the player said. "I check my tickets every morning after the drawing, and when I saw I matched all the numbers, all I could do was stand there in shock. I’ve been waiting until I got the check to tell my family and friends, because I still don’t believe it’s real. It’s been two weeks and I still can’t wrap my head around it!"

She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $693,000, rather than annuity payments for the full amount, lottery officials said.

With her winnings, she plans to pay bills, share with her family and then save the remainder for retirement, lottery officials said.