LANSING, February 8, 2001 -- Daylight may be stretching longer these days, but time is running out for one lucky Michigan Lottery player to cash in his or her $1,039,242 jackpot-winning Michigan Lotto ticket! The lucky individual possessing this ticket only has a few months left to claim this great prize. The information on the unclaimed Lotto prize is as follows:

"As you begin to think about your spring cleaning projects around the house, take a minute to clean out your glove box, dresser drawer, wallet or wherever your favorite place to keep old Lottery tickets may be," said Michigan Lottery Commissioner Don Gilmer. "It could very well be the most valuable cleaning you have ever done!"

Michigan Lottery players have one year from the draw date to claim an on-line prize. This top-prize winning Lotto ticket will expire at the close of business on Thursday, June 14, 2001.

If Michigan Lottery prizes are not claimed within the one-year period, they revert to the state School Aid Fund. For more information about any unclaimed Michigan Lottery prize, players can call (517) 335-5640.

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