#powerball Michigan woman wins $1 million Powerball prize

August 30th, 2017

LANSING, Mich. - A Novi woman won a $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery in only her second time playing the popular multi-state game.

Nancy Simmons, 52, won the $1 million prize after matching the five white balls drawn Wednesday: 06-07-16-23-26. She bought her winning ticket at Old West Tobacco, located at 45029 West Pontiac Trail Road in Novi.

"My mom always tells me: 'You can't win if you don't play.' So I decided to buy a ticket for the Aug. 19 drawing," said Simmons. "I won $4, so I decided to buy a few more tickets for Wednesday's drawing."

Simmons decision to buy five more Powerball plays was a good one. She matched five numbers to win $1 million.

"That night, my mom told me she had the numbers and asked if I wanted to check my tickets," said Simmons. "I was so tired and knew if I actually won I wouldn't be able to sleep, so I went to bed. The next morning, I checked the numbers with my mom and couldn't believe I had won $1 million. It's still all so surreal."

Simmons visited Lottery headquarters on Tuesday to claim her big prize. With her winnings she plans to buy a boat, and then save the remainder.

"I feel beyond blessed to have won. Winning makes me feel so at ease," said Simmons.

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