Keeping a watchful eye on the Mega Millions jackpot led to a Tuscola County woman winning a $1 million prize from the Michigan Lottery.

“I don’t play Mega Millions all that often, but when the jackpot gets high, I will buy a ticket here and there,” said Shannon Dominowski. “Back in November, I was in my Lottery and happened to see the jackpot was growing so I bought a ticket.

“The next day I logged in to my and I was absolutely floored when I saw that I had won $1 million! It is life-changing for me and my family.”

“Congratulations to Shannon and her family on becoming Michigan’s newest millionaire,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “The excitement of logging in to your Lottery and seeing that you have a huge prize waiting for you is unmatched!”

Dominowski, 37, matched the five white balls in the Nov. 8 Mega Millions drawing to win $1 million: 25-28-42-64-69. She bought her winning ticket online at Michiganmilotteryconnect.casinowinning.net.

Dominowski recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. With her winnings she plans to invest for retirement.

Mega Millions drawings take place each Tuesday and Friday evening. Each Mega Millions play is only $2. For an additional $1 per play, players have the opportunity to add a “Megaplier” that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.