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Fenton Man Claims $169,623 Michigan Lottery Prize

Man won Fantasy 5 jackpot in August, but claimed it in January.

A Fenton man finally claimed a Fantasy 5 jackpot this week that he actually won in August of 2012.

The man won $169,623.

The retiree is a regular player who doesn’t have special numbers and plays the Easy Pick. The man and his wife plan to do some traveling with their Lottery winnings, according to a new release from the Michigan Lottery. They also intend to celebrate by quietly helping some people in need.

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