Canton business just sold a $25,000-a-year-for-life lottery ticket

 Canton business just sold a $25,000-a-year-for-life lottery ticket

The Canton Mini Mart, located at 42421 Cherry Hill Road, recently sold a $25,000 For Life lottery ticket.

A Wayne County woman says winning a $25,000 a year for life Lucky For Life prize from the Michigan Lottery “just feels good!”

Charmaine Tate, of Van Buren Township, won the big prize when her Lucky For Life ticket matched the five white balls drawn on February 9: 08-13-22-28-39. She bought her winning ticket at the Canton Mini Mart, located at 42421 Cherry Hill Road in Canton.

‘Couldn’t believe what we were seeing!’

“I am an avid Lottery player and have always dreamed of winning a huge prize,” said Tate. “When I checked the ticket at the retailer, none of us could believe what we were seeing!”

The winning ticket

Tate, 51, visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim her prize. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $390,000, rather than annuity payments of $25,000 a year for 20 years or life, whichever is greater. With her winnings, she plans to buy a new home.

“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!” Tate said.

Ed Wright

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