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‘This couldn’t have happened at a better time’: Michigan man wins $125,000 lottery jackpot

49-year-old Clinton County man selected for random drawing

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CLINTON COUNTY, Mich. – A Michigan man won over $125,000 from the lottery after being selected in a random drawing last month.

The 49-year-old Clinton County man earned his spot in the giveaway by playing the online Monthly Jackpot game. He was selected in a Jan. 11 random drawing.

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“I had been playing the Monthly Jackpot game quite a bit, and I knew there was a second chance associated with playing, but I wasn’t sure what the second chance prize was,” he said. “I got an email and a call from the lottery one day informing me I’d won the second chance jackpot, and I didn’t think it was real. It still feels surreal and hasn’t sunk in yet.”

The man went to Michigan Lottery headquarters and claimed his $125,514 prize. He chose to remain anonymous.

“I haven’t told my family that I won yet, so I plan to surprise them by showing them the check,” he said. “This couldn’t have happened at a better time for our family.”

With his winnings, he said he plans to pay bills and take a vacation.


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Derick is the Digital Executive Producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.

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