Oakland County woman snags lottery prize just before ticket expires

An Oakland County lady gained $131,121 on a Michigan Lottery ticket she purchased in Pontiac.

The 82-year-old selected to stay nameless when she exchanged her Fantasy 5 ticket for money simply three weeks earlier than her successful quantity expired.

She bought the $1 ticket on Dec. 3, 2024, at Pike Meals Middle, 465 E. Pike St. in Pontiac. Her successful quantity: 07-10-21-22-26.

The girl advised lottery officers that she often purchased a ticket and knew she had a winner, however determined to attend earlier than claiming her prize.

“Then life received loopy, so I held on to it longer than I deliberate,” she mentioned, including, “It is a reduction to lastly money in!”

She plans to share her winnings along with her household.

Fantasy 5 attracts are held seven days every week at 7:29 PM. Tickets could be bought at any retailer or on-line at MichiganLottery.com till 7:08 PM on the day of the drawing.

Folks with a playing dependancy or their family members who want assist can get free confidential assist via the Nationwide Drawback Playing Helpline, (800) GAMBLER or (800) 426-2537.