Macomb County woman won $1.72 million and had a feeling she was going to win big

LANSING, MI. — A Macomb County woman who always thought she’d win big has won a $1.72 million prize from the Michigan Lottery.

The 62-year-old winner, who wished to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket on the Michigan Lottery website.

“I often play Lotto 47 online and I always had the feeling that one day I would win the jackpot,” said the player. “I was so excited when I saw the email from the Michigan Lottery notifying me that I had won the $1.72 million jackpot! I called my son and daughter-in-law to tell them the news, but it was hard for me to say the words because I was so overwhelmed. The power of positive thinking paid off for this lucky winner of the $1.7 million Lotto 47 jackpot,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanne Shkreli. “Dreaming about life-changing jackpots and how they can impact your life is fun, but it’s important to play responsibly. Our online games have several tools that help promote safe and responsible gaming.”

The Macomb County woman decided to claim her prize as a lump sum payment of about $1.2 million. She plans to buy a house and help her family with her winnings.