Michigan Woman Wins Lucky For Life Lottery, Claims $390K Prize

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A Lucky Michigan resident is celebrating a life-changing ”Lucky For Life Lottery” win, proving once again that luck can strike when least expected. The fortunate player, who purchased a scratch-off ticket, walked away with a staggering prize that will undoubtedly transform their future.

A Life-Changing Win in Michigan

The winner of the Michigan lottery was a 51-year-old woman from Van Buren Township, Michigan, purchased her ticket at the Canton Mini Mart. When she checked the numbers after the February 9 drawing, she couldn’t believe what she saw. Her ticket matched five numbers—08, 13, 22, 28, and 39—securing the game’s second-highest prize.

“I always hoped to win a big prize, but I never thought it would actually happen,” she said. “Winning feels good!”

A Michigan lottery winner celebrating her big win at home.

Why She Chose the Lump Sum Payment

The Lucky For Life lottery offers winners two payout options:

$25,000 per year for life (guaranteed for at least 20 years).
A one-time lump sum of $390,000 before taxes.

She chose the lump sum option, giving her immediate financial flexibility. One of her biggest goal is buying a new home—a dream now within reach.

How Lucky For Life Works

Lucky For Life is a popular lottery game that gives players a shot at winning prizes ranging from $3 up to $1,000 a day for life. To play, participants must:

Pick five numbers between 1 and 48
Choose a Lucky Ball number from 1 to 18

Matching all five numbers plus the Lucky Ball wins the grand prize of $1,000 a day for life, while matching just the five numbers without the Lucky Ball secures the $25,000 per year prize—exactly what this Michigan winner accomplished.

What’s Next for the Lucky Winner?

With $390,000 in hand, she now plans to invest in a new home and secure her financial future. This story is proof that a single lottery ticket can transform lives overnight.