Avid lottery player wins a prize to last a lifetime in Michigan. ‘Never expected’
A Michigan woman was shocked to find out just how much she won when she hit a big prize playing the lottery.
Charmaine Tate, 51, bought a Lucky For Life ticket at a store in Canton, according to a March 12 news release from the Michigan Lottery. Her $10 ticket included five plays for $2 each.
“I am an avid Lottery player and have always dreamed of winning a huge prize,” she told lottery officials.
Tate matched all five white ball numbers for the Feb. 9 drawing, lottery officials said.
“When I checked the ticket at the retailer, none of us could believe what we were seeing,” Tate said.
Tate won $25,000 a year for life. She chose to receive a one-time lump sum payment of $390,000.
“I have always thought about how it would feel and what I would do if I won but never expected to find out. Winning just feels good,” she said.
Tate said she plans to buy a new home.
Canton is about a 30-mile drive west from Detroit.
This story was originally published March 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM with the headline "Avid lottery player wins a prize to last a lifetime in Michigan. ‘Never expected’."
