Farmington Hills man learns he won $5 million in middle of night
The winning ticket was purchased at The Chillbox located at 29801 W. Nine Mile Road in Farmington HIlls
A Farmington Hills man woke up in the middle of the night and found out he was a millionaire after winning a $5 million prize playing Mega Millions!
Tyrone Fergerson, 53, matched the five white balls in the Sept. 24 drawing to win a $1 million prize: 01-06-10-23-27.
Thanks to the Megaplier, his prize was multiplied to $5 million. He bought his winning ticket at the Chill Box Convenience Store, located at 29801 West 9 Mile Road in Farmington Hills.
“I play Mega Millions once a week and I always play this set of numbers made up of special dates,” said Fergerson. “I woke up in the middle of the night, so I decided to check my ticket. I said a prayer and then looked up the winning numbers. I recognized them right away and was at a loss for words when I saw I won not $1 million, but $5 million! All I can say is winning is unbelievable and I feel humbled and grateful!”
Middle-of-the-night discovery
“Learning you’ve won $5 million in the middle of the night is the type of thing Lottery players dream about, and it became a reality for Mr. Fergerson,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “Congratulations to Tyrone, Michigan’s newest millionaire — thanks to the Michigan Lottery’s Mega Millions game!”
Fergerson visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim his prize. With his winnings, he plans to take care of his family.
Mega Millions drawings take place each Tuesday and Friday evening. Each Mega Millions play is only $2. For an additional $1 per play, players have the opportunity to add a “Megaplier” that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
