TAYLOR, Mich. – A Wayne County man won a $1.3 million jackpot playing the same set of numbers he’d played for four years.
The 54-year-old winner chose to remain anonymous. He matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers drawn on Jan. 8, 2025: 04-08-17-28-36-43. He won the game’s $1.3 million jackpot.
The winning ticket was bought at Mac’s Liquor on Northline Road in Taylor.
“I have played this set of numbers for four years,” the winner said. “I scanned my ticket on the Lottery app and saw the confetti fly and thought,‘This is a dream come true!’ Winning is a great feeling and gives me and my family financial freedom.”
He recently visited Michigan Lottery headquarters to claim the prize. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $901,000, rather than annuity payments for the full amount.
He plans to pay bills and take an extended family vacation.
How to play Lotto 47
Each Lotto 47 play costs $1.
Players choose six numbers from one to 47 for a chance to win a jackpot starting at $1 million. The prize grows until someone wins.
For an additional $1 per play, Double Play may be added to a Lotto 47 ticket, giving players a second chance to win up to $1.5 million in the nightly Double Play drawing. For an additional $1 per game, players may add EZMatch to their ticket for a chance to win up to $500 instantly.
Lotto 47 drawings take place on Wednesday and Saturday at 7:29 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at a retailer or online at MichiganLottery.com until 7:08 p.m. on the day of the drawing.
If you believe you have a gambling problem, you can call 800-270-7117 or text 248-648-3363 for confidential support.
