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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Army vet uses last 4 quarters to buy lottery ticket, wins $1.3M jackpot Michigan Lottery: Army vet uses last 4 quarters to buy lottery ticket, wins $1.3M jackpot55 Rating:A man who used his last four quarters to buy a lottery ticket at a Macomb County, Michigan, market won a $1.3 million Classic Lotto 47 jackpot, according to the Michigan Lottery. The winner, whose name, age and hometown weren't released, is an Army veteran whose has been disabled since 2009 with a back injury, lottery officials said in a press release. The jackpot came at just the right time to help the man deal with undisclosed family issues and to help his four children, the press release said. "This is a direct blessing from God," he was quoted as saying in the press release. "Now everybody will be okay." The man bought the ticket at Towns Mart, at 13200 32 Mile Road, in Washington Township, near Romeo. A day after buying the ticket, the man returned to the store to check the numbers. "I got weak in the knees while I was standing at the counter, after he (the retailer) told me I had matched all six numbers," the winner said in the press release. Thanks to Aluckygal for the tip. Detroit Free Press, Lottery Post Staff We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 26 comments. Last comment 7 months ago by . United States Member #122703 February 6, 2012 202 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 6:25 pm - IP Logged | |
That is freaking awesome. Like I said, sometimes you just have to take a chance and roll the dice. | | |
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Willing to bet it was the ever popular QP.  Good for him, 4 children is a lot of mouths to feed. No tricks for him 2-nite.  | | |
Bahamas Member #133472 September 30, 2012 1591 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 6:43 pm - IP Logged | |
How can you not be happy for this man and his family? Congratulations!!!! | | |
Connecticut United States Member #62108 May 29, 2008 16624 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 7:12 pm - IP Logged | |
How can you not be happy for this man and his family? Congratulations!!!! these are the stories I like to see..Huge congrats! "...Life is not a matter of holding good cards,but sometimes playing a poor hand well... 'Fortune Cookie wisdom' | | |
california United States Member #23816 October 13, 2005 656 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 7:18 pm - IP Logged | |
Finally some good news. Brings a tear to my eye.  "if you can hold it in your mind, you can hold it in your hand"
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United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 776 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 7:38 pm - IP Logged | |
In this article, Mr. "Jackpot Winner" Michigan said: "Now everybody will be okay." I say, I hope immediate family enjoys these Net monies for a few years -- Big Congratulations; a hope inspiring lottery win story!   Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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Hard Luck, Ak United States Member #23813 October 13, 2005 232 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 7:42 pm - IP Logged | |
Like true believers always say. He (God) may not always come when you want to...but he is always on time! Congrats to the lucky winner. I hope he uses the money wisely. 1.3 million is not a mega jackpot but it's a whole lot more than 4 quarters. It should be enough to get back on his feet but he is no where set for life. Especially after taxes. It will just may life a little more comfortable. "We make a living by what you get, You make a LIFE by what you give!" Sir Winston Churchill | | |
Mcminnville, Oregon United States Member #3070 December 13, 2003 1900 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 8:13 pm - IP Logged | |
Big congrats to the winner!-weshar75 
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United States Member #26687 November 16, 2005 330 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 9:03 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats to the winner! Very nice return on Four Quarters............(Heck that won't even buy a Coke out of a vending machine these days.) | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12433 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 9:25 pm - IP Logged | |
Glad to see a vet win, especially one who really needs it. God Bless him. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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Housekeeper MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 13119 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 9:28 pm - IP Logged | |
Awesome story, congrats and enjoy. | | |
Texas United States Member #56363 October 23, 2007 2416 Posts Online | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 9:37 pm - IP Logged | |
Yeah, I really enjoy these kind of stories. Kinda warms the heart. CAN'T WIN IF YOU'RE NOT IN A DOLLAR AND A DREAM (OR $2)
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North Jersey United States Member #5812 July 18, 2004 15777 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 9:40 pm - IP Logged | |
This Man deserves all of this. Heart warming story.. Thanks Veteran..... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
“There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him.” | | |
Wannabe Won Percenter Republic of Texas United States Member #58035 January 9, 2008 764 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 31, 2012, 10:22 pm - IP Logged | |
Great lottery winner story! Congrats to the winner. God bless him and his family. Clear eyes, full hearts, Texas forever!  PROUD MEMBER OF THE 85% (what's left of the 99% after you take out the lefties and the OW anarchists) Wannabe member of the 1%. Is VenomV12 a troll? | | |
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