Michigan Woman Wins $792K on Camping Trip

Michiganders love camping in the great outdoors. From hiking nature trails and enjoying time at the beach to fishing and sitting around the campfire, camping gives friends and families a chance to create lasting memories.

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But one recent camping trip became far more than memorable—it became life-changing for an Oakland County woman.

A Lucky Stop at Michigan Meijer

On her way to a Fourth of July camping getaway, the 67-year-old stopped at the Meijer in Gaylord and purchased a Fantasy 5 ticket for the July 3 drawing. She later discovered she had matched all five numbers—08-19-27-31-39—earning her an incredible $792,990 jackpot.

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She checked her ticket the next morning on Independence Day, and her jaw dropped. She said the following to local media:

I went up north on a camping trip for Fourth of July weekend and bought a Fantasy 5 ticket while I was at the store. The next morning, on the Fourth of July, I checked the winning numbers on MichiganLottery.com and was so excited when I found out I won the big jackpot! I told some of the people at the surrounding campsites, so it was fun to celebrate with everyone!

Jackpot Dreams: Her Next Plans

The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, plans to use her winnings to renovate her home, start college funds for her grandchildren, and take the family on a dream vacation. But this time, she’s not packing up the RV—they’re headed to Disney instead.