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A Detroit resident, Micale Garland, has won $25,000 annually for life from the Lucky for Life lottery. Opting for a lump-sum payment of $390,000 instead of annuity payouts, Garland thought the win was a prank. After regularly playing the lottery online, he matched the drawn numbers and plans to use part of the winnings for a trip while saving the rest. This win highlights the growing interest in Michigan’s lottery games amid changes aimed at enhancing player prizes and odds.
Detroit – A 64-year-old man from Detroit, Micale Garland, has won a significant prize of $25,000 a year for life in the Lucky for Life lottery. Instead of receiving the annuity payments, Garland opted for a lump-sum payment of $390,000 after matching all five white numbers drawn on April 28 (16-19-20-33-40).
Garland, who has been playing the Lucky for Life game for several years, initially thought he was the victim of a prank when he received the winning notification in his Michigan Lottery account. He generally purchases his tickets online and was surprised by the outcome of his latest ticket bought from the Michigan Lottery website.
After the thrilling win, Garland expressed that the whole experience feels surreal, describing it like living in a dream. The Lucky for Life game allows players to win amounts ranging from $3 to a lifetime cash prize by matching five winning numbers along with a Lucky Ball. The top prize in this game can provide $1,000 a day for life.
Garland, who has chosen the one-time payment option, has expressed plans to use part of his winnings for a trip and save the remaining balance for future needs. This major win comes amidst changes in the gaming industry in Michigan, particularly updates to the Mega Millions game aimed at offering bigger prizes and better odds for players.
Lucky for Life tickets are available for purchase at lottery retailers and through online platforms for just $2 per play, making it accessible for many players in the state. The recent lottery excitement is notable, especially after significant wins like the Breakfast Club lottery club’s success, where they claimed an astonishing $842 million Mega Millions jackpot in June 2024.
Additionally, players in Michigan are advised to routinely check their lottery tickets, as an unclaimed $250,000 Powerball prize recently surfaced in Bloomfield Hills. With the thrilling outcomes and press surrounding Michigan’s lottery games, it is crucial for participants to remain vigilant about verifying their entries.
This latest win has added to the growing interest in lottery participation across Michigan, as players seek the chance to enjoy life-changing prizes that could be within their reach with the right numbers.
As the Lucky for Life game continues to attract participants, stories like Micale Garland’s highlight the excitement and potential rewards associated with playing, reaffirming the game’s popularity within the state.
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