MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A Macomb County woman who uses family members’ birthdays as her lucky numbers won a $219, 683 Fantasy 5 Jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.
Lori Sikora, 66, of Warren, matched the numbers in the Dec. 26 drawing to win the jackpot: 06-13-17-23-26, according to a release from the Michigan Lottery.
She purchased her winning ticket at the Meijer at 34835 Utica Road in Fraser.
“I have played Fantasy 5 for years, and I always select family member’s birthdays as my lucky numbers,” said Sikora. “When I saw the winning numbers, I knew pretty quickly that I had won. I went running to tell my husband and when I got to him, he thought something was wrong.
With her prize money, she plans to take a trip to Las Vegas, remodel her bathroom and throw a baby shower for her daughter.
“Winning is a wonderful feeling,” said Sikora. “Knowing I can help my family means everything to me!”
Each Fantasy 5 play is only $1, and for another $1 per play and EZMatch can be added to a ticket, giving players a chance to instantly win $500. The Double Play can also be added for $1 per play, which gives players the chance to win up to $110,000 in the nightly Double Play drawing.
