Pinckney resident won $1.15 million worth jackpot in Michigan Lottery

Pinckney resident won $1.15 million worth jackpot in Michigan Lottery, the winner will soon be $1.15 million times richer than before. 

The winning lottery ticket was sold at the Kroger on Chilson Commons Circle in Pinckney. 

The 64 years old winner decided not to reveal his identity and remain anonymous. 

Winning lottery ticket matched the numbers from the Jan. 7 Lotto 47 drawing which were : 02-09-20-22-24-39.

"I have been playing the lottery for the past few decades and I always play my special sets of numbers made up of my kids’ birthdates," the winner said. 

The man decided to get his winnings as a one time lump sum and took home $797,000 after taxes. 

He plans to pay bills, share with family members, and save the rest.