A lucky feeling led a Wayne County woman to winning a $500,000 prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s 50X Wild Time instant game.

“I went to the gas station with $15 in my pocket and had a good feeling about the number 13, so I asked the worker for one of the tickets in the bin labeled 13,” said the player, who chose to remain anonymous. “She handed me a 50X Wild Time ticket and I won $15, so I bought another. I almost had a heart attack when I thought I’d won $50,000, then I put on my glasses and realized I’d actually won $500,000!

“I have been dreaming of winning a prize like this for a long time. I am incredibly happy and excited!”

The 52-year-old player bought her winning ticket at Nick’s Petroleum, located at 10005 West Warren Avenue in Dearborn. She visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim the big prize. With her winnings, she plans to buy a house, start a small business, and plan a good future for her children.

Players have won more than $62 million playing 50X Wild Time which launched in February 2024. Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $500,000. More than $29 million in prizes remain, including one $500,000 top prize, 59 $10,000 prizes, and 110 $1,000 prizes.

In 2024, Lottery players won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games.

Lottery instant games may be purchased at retailers across the state.