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Woman From Macomb County Wins $277K Fantasy 5 Jackpot

(CBS DETROIT) - A woman from Macomb County screamed at the top of her lungs after she found out she won $277,012 from the Michigan Lottery.

The 28-year-old player matched the Fantasy 5 numbers in the May 31 drawing to win the prize: 06-09-16-26-39.

The 28-year-old player matched the Fantasy 5 numbers in the May 31 drawing to win the prize: 06-09-16-26-39. | Credit: Michigan Lottery

She purchased the ticket at Smokers House Shop, located at 26193 West 6 Mile Road in Redford.

"I recently started playing Fantasy 5 and this was the fifth ticket I'd ever purchased for the game," said the lucky player. "I checked the winning numbers online the morning after the drawing and when I realized I'd won the jackpot, I started screaming at the top of my lungs. Winning is such a blessing!"

The player visited the Michigan Lottery headquarters to claim her prize, and with her winnings she plans to buy a new home.

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