LANSING, February 21, 2003 – Nathaniel Horton Jr. of Detroit went wild with excitement upon recently scratching off a Michigan Lottery "Wild Time Doubler" instant game ticket to reveal a $30,000 top prize!

Horton, who works as a security officer for Advance Security, purchased the winning ticket at Western Liquor Store, 12820 Plymouth Road, in Detroit.

The 46-year-old winner, who enjoys playing softball in his spare time, said he kept the winning ticket with him at all times to ensure its safety prior to turning it at the Lottery’s regional office in Detroit.  Horton said he plans to return to college and use his winnings to pay for tuition costs.

"Wild Time Doubler" is just one of many Michigan Lottery instant tickets available at more than 9,000 Lottery retailers statewide.

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