Wixom Man Wins $105,000 Fantasy 5 Jackpot, Celebrates Family Tradition

Wixom’s Big Winner: Local Man Hits Fantasy 5 Jackpot!

WIXOM, Mich. – A 61-year-old man has struck it rich!

In an incredible stroke of luck, Matthew Mudie from Wixom has won a jaw-dropping $105,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery! This good news unfolded when Mudie matched the winning numbers in the drawing that took place on November 15. Oh, what a thrill it must have been!

“I can hardly believe it,” Mudie exclaimed in pure excitement. “My wife won $30,000 on a pull tabs ticket a few years ago. Ever since that moment, she’s been playfully nudging me to top her prize, and well, that day has finally come!”

Talk about healthy competition in the family!

The Lucky Numbers

The magic numbers that changed Mudie’s life were 01-08-10-16-31. He picked up his winning ticket at Benstein Liquor, conveniently located at 1050 Benstein Road in Walled Lake. That’s a popular stop for many locals, and it seems they might have a lucky streak going on!

What’s interesting about Mudie’s ticket is that he plays the same set of numbers each week. “I use a combination of special dates that are significant to me,” he shared. “Every Monday, I play the same numbers for the whole week. It becomes a little tradition, and boy, did it pay off!”

The very next morning after the drawing, Mudie decided to scan his ticket using the Lottery app. “I was amazed to learn I had won the jackpot,” he said, still sounding a bit stunned. Can you imagine that moment?

Plans for the Win

So, what does a lucky jackpot winner do with such a beautiful windfall? Mudie has some sensible plans up his sleeve! He’s set to put some of his new riches toward home improvements and settling up those everyday bills. Smart moves, Matthew! It’s always a good idea to ensure your home is cozy and comfortable, especially after such a surprising win.

For those who are curious about how Fantasy 5 works, it’s pretty straightforward. Each play costs $1, and players get the chance to add on the EZmatch option for another dollar, which allows the potential to win up to $500 instantly! Alternatively, for an extra dollar, players can opt for Double Play, giving them a second shot to win up to $110,000 in a separate nightly drawing.

After all, who doesn’t love a second chance, right?

Players get to choose five numbers from one to 39. And if you match all five numbers, congratulations, you’ve just hit the jackpot! Fantasy 5 drawings are held seven days a week at 7:29 p.m. and tickets can be purchased until 7:08 p.m. on drawing days at local retailers or online.

Join the Fun!

For anyone thinking about joining in on the Fantasy 5 excitement, now’s the time! You never know; luck might be just around the corner, waiting for you to make your move. Who knows? Maybe next week’s winner will be someone from your own neighborhood!

So, hats off to Matthew Mudie for hitting it big with his lucky numbers! Let’s see what other surprises the lottery has in store for the future. Until then, here’s hoping more folks in Wixom get to experience that same rush of pure joy and disbelief!