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Michigan Man Wins Second Fantasy 5 Jackpot

Wednesday June 28th 2017

A lucky man from Westland has said he feels extremely blessed after winning his second Michigan Lottery jackpot in 18 months. He did not think life could get much better after his previous success, but he is now looking forward to bringing his retirement plans forward by a few more years.

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The player’s first big win came back in January 2016, when he won a Fantasy 5 jackpot worth $125,000. He has now collected an even bigger prize, after splitting a $416,450 Fantasy 5 jackpot with one other participant. He bought his ticket at the Westland Food Store at 1690 South Venoy road in Westland, and has come forward to pick up his $208,225.

“When I won the first Fantasy 5 jackpot in January 2016, I didn't think I could get any luckier," the player said in a news release. "After I won that jackpot, I started playing a few new sets of numbers and I hadn't really won much, but I stuck it out and I sure am glad I did."

He added: “I really couldn't believe I won again.I haven't slept much at all because I keep thinking about how blessed I am to have won again. It's nice to have this extra cushion and to know that I can move my retirement plans up by a few years.”

As well as saving some of the money to help him in later life, the lucky man is also planning to buy a new home and take a trip in the near future. His success shows that anyone can land great lottery prizes, whether they have have won in the past or are playing for the first time.

If you want to give yourself a chance of winning a similarly fantastic prize, you can buy tickets for your favourite games via authorized retailers or choose numbers online for some of the top lotteries around the world. Good luck!

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