The winner, who requested anonymity, said he has been playing KENO! “every day for years.” However, he added that he only began using this particular set of numbers approximately six months ago. He was alerted to his win when a “lucky spot scanner” at the retail outlet flagged his ticket for a claim — something he had never seen before. He and his wife then verified the official draw results, at which point they learned they had won.
Upon claiming the prize at Michigan Lottery headquarters, the winner revealed plans to use the money to settle bills and purchase a new vehicle.
KENO! tickets cost US $1 per play. For each draw, players select 10 numbers from a pool of 80; daily drawings are held at 7:30 p.m. Among possible winnings — from free instant tickets to major cash prizes — the top payout stands at $250,000.
This story illustrates how persistence — paired with a bit of luck — can result in life-changing rewards. For one longtime player in Michigan, a familiar ritual of buying KENO! tickets finally paid off big.