LANSING, August 12, 2008 - A very lucky 89-year-old won $10,000 for a second time! John Nathan matched four white ball numbers and the gold Mega ball number in the July 8 Mega Millions drawing.

The Detroit man told Lottery officials that he was "happy" with his win. He has no immediate plans for his prize money.

The lucky winning easy pick ticket was purchased at Mr. Ron's Market, 1111 Round Lake Rd., in White Lake.

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game in Michigan, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Wagers cost $1 each and tickets may be purchased at nearly 11,000 Michigan Lottery retailers statewide.

Over 95 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to retailers. In fiscal year 2007, the contribution to schools was $748.9 million. Since its inception in 1972, the Lottery has contributed more than $14.3 billion to education in Michigan.

For additional information, please visit the Lottery's Web site at www.michigan.gov/lottery.

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