A 56-year-old man from Kalamazoo County struck it big after using the same set of lottery numbers for 25 years. His persistence paid off with a $626,575 jackpot in the Fantasy 5 drawing on December 16.
The man, who chose to remain anonymous, matched all five winning numbers: 03, 07, 10, 27, and 29. He purchased the ticket at Exit 76 – Portage, located at 9950 Shaver Road in Portage.
“I’ve been playing this specific set of numbers made up of special dates for about 25 years,” he said. “My wife checked the ticket after the drawing and woke me up right away. When she said I’d won the jackpot, I couldn’t believe it!”
The lucky winner recently claimed his prize at Michigan Lottery headquarters. He plans to use the money for home improvements, investments, and to support his family.
Fantasy 5 tickets cost $1 per play. Players can add EZmatch or Double Play for an extra $1 each. EZmatch gives players a chance to win up to $500 instantly, while Double Play offers a second chance to win up to $110,000 in a nightly drawing.
To win the Fantasy 5 jackpot, players must match all five numbers drawn from one to 39. The jackpot starts at $100,000.
