LANSING, November 5, 2007 - A longtime Lottery player was the lucky winner of $35,000 when he scratched a winning Cashword Instant ticket!

The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, said he plans to spend the prize money.  In his spare time the winner enjoys hunting, fishing and traveling.

The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway #8749, 2169 W. Bristol Rd., in Flint.

Cashword is just one of many Michigan Lottery Instant tickets available at nearly 11,000 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 2006, the contribution was $688 million.

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

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