Michigan Man Plays Same Set Of Numbers For 30 Years, Wins $18M Jackpot

A Michigan man has been playing the same set of numbers since 1991 and his consistency has finally paid off.

According to the official Michigan Lottery website, a Roscommon County man is $18.41 million richer after winning the Lotto 47 jackpot.

The winning Lotto 47 jackpot numbers were: 03, 05, 10, 20, 28, 31. The 61-year-old player, who decided to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket from the Family E-Z Mart in Prudenville.

"I have been playing this set of numbers since 1991 and have rarely missed a drawing," the player told the Michigan lottery. "I've thought several times about trying a new set of numbers but decided each time to keep playing this one."

Instead of annuity payments for the full $18.4 million, the player decided to claim a one-time lump-sum payment of about $11.7 million.

"I checked my numbers before I went to bed the night of the drawing. When I recognized the set of numbers, I checked my ticket over at least a dozen times. I was shocked!"

The player says he plans to share the money with his family, donate to different charities, and save what he has left.

"It still hasn’t sunk in that I won," the player added. "I am so glad I decided to stick with this set of numbers!"

If interested in participating in other Michigan Lotteries, the next Michigan Powerball drawing is estimated to be worth $304 million.

The Mega Millions drawing is also this week. It has an estimated jackpot of $28 million, and the Fantasy 5 has an estimated jackpot of $105,000.

For more information on the Michigan Lottery, you can check out the official Michigan Lottery website. You will also find instant tickets on the website, featured raffles, and plenty of other online lottery games.