LANSING, September 21, 2005 – A longtime Lottery player cashed in when he matched four of the white balls and the Mega ball in the September 12 Mega Millions drawing to win $10,000.

The Mega Millions prize structure changed beginning with the June 24 drawing when California became part of the Mega Millions game. The previous prize for matching four white balls and the Mega ball was $5,000.

Arthur Gray, who has been playing the Lottery since 1972, said he “felt pretty good” when he checked his ticket by calling the Lottery’s 1-800 number.

He plans to use the prize money to buy some furniture. In his spare time Gray enjoys fishing.

The lucky easy pick ticket was purchased at Glenn’s Liquor Shop, 20810 Harper Ave., in Harper Woods.

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 more than 10,000 Michigan Lottery retailers statewide.

All proceeds from the Lottery are contributed to the state School Aid Fund which supports kindergarten through 12th grade public education in Michigan. In fiscal year 2004, the contribution was $644.8 million.

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

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