Michigan woman, 25, wins $300,000 after receiving scratch off lottery ticket as a gift
A 25-year-old Michigan woman was shocked after she won $300,000 from a scratch off lottery ticket she received as a gift from her uncle, officials said.
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A 25-year-old Michigan woman was shocked after she won $300,000 from a scratch off lottery ticket she received as a gift from her uncle, officials said.
The woman elected to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $693,000.
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers in the July 27 drawing.
The player elected to receive a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million.
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