An Oakland County woman won $131,121 with a Michigan Lottery ticket she bought in Pontiac.
The 82-year-old chose to remain anonymous when she exchanged her Fantasy 5 ticket for the cash, just three weeks before her winning number expired.
She bought the $1 ticket on Dec. 3, 2024, at Pike Food Center, 465 E. Pike St. in Pontiac. Her winning number: 07-10-21-22-26.
The woman told lottery officials she buys a ticket occasionally and knew she had a winner but decided to wait before claiming her prize.
“Then life got crazy, so I ended up holding onto it for longer than I planned,” she said, adding “It’s a relief to finally be cashing it in!”
She plans to share her winnings with her family.
Fantasy 5 drawings are held seven days a week at 7:29 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at a retailer or online at MichiganLottery.com until 7:08 p.m. on the day of the drawing.
People living with a gambling addiction or their loved ones who need support can get free confidential help via the National Problem Gambling Helpline, (800) GAMBLER or (800) 426-2537.