Beginner’s luck, eh: Canadian woman wins $1 million

Drawing Date: 7/18/2017

August 1, 2017 - A Canadian woman will never forget vacationing in Michigan after winning $1 million playing Mega Millions. Michelle Faysal, of Ontario, matched the five white balls drawn – 08-12-23-51-73 – in the July 18 Mega Millions drawing to win a $1 million prize. She bought her ticket at the BP gas station, located at 15255 Hall Road in Macomb, Mich.

“My husband and I stopped for gas on our way to visit friends for our vacation,” said Faysal. “I like playing the Lottery when I visit the states, but had never played Mega Millions before. The clerk explained the game to me and I bought five Easy Pick tickets.

“We were back in Canada when the drawing took place and I was overcome with joy when I saw I had won such a huge prize.”

Faysal visited Lottery headquarters Monday to claim her big prize. With her winnings she plans to pay some bills, share some with family, and then save the remainder.

Faysal is the second Michigan Lottery player to win a $1 million Mega Millions prize in July. On July 4, a player won $1 million with a ticket that was bought at the Exxon gas station, located at 24938 Ford Road in Dearborn Heights. That prize has yet to be claimed.