Genesee County woman claims $178,000+ Michigan Lottery jackpot

Genesee County woman claims $178,000+ Michigan Lottery jackpot, the woman is now $178,000 times richer than before. 

The 48-year-old earned entries into a progressive giveaway by playing the Monthly Jackpot game on the Michigan Lottery website.

The lucky winner recently visited Michigan Lottery headquarters in Lansing to claim her prize. She plans to use the money on bills and buying a new car.

“I played the Monthly Jackpot game a few times, but I didn’t realize it had a second chance component,” said the player. “When I got the email notifying me that I had won, I thought it was a scam. Once I called the Lottery and confirmed that it was real, I couldn’t help but cry.”