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Janice · 05-08-2004, 05:20 PM

Some people have all the luck......

Man Wins 2nd $1 Million Scratch-Off Game

DEXTER, Mich. (May 7) - Russell Tanner better stay inside during a thunderstorm, because if somebody has a chance of being struck by lightning, it's him.

The 78-year-old Dexter resident won his second $1 million scratch-off lottery game last week - the only known two-time winner of the game in Michigan.

The retired custodian and factory worker who still lived in a manufactured home following his June 2002 winning ticket, said he was stunned to win again.

"I couldn't believe that I could be so blessed. It just feels great to win," he said.

The odds to win the game just once are one in 623,825.

Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters said odds of winning twice haven't been calculated. No one at the state lottery office can remember someone winning $1 million twice, he said.

"We have so few $1 million winners from instant games as it is, but to have one gentleman win twice is really extraordinary," Peters told The Ann Arbor News for a story Friday.

Tanner is divorced and lives alone. He has no plans to move, he said. Tanner said he sent his four grown children, who are scattered across the country, some of his winnings.

"They were pretty happy, but my daughter wouldn't believe me. I had to convince her heavily," he said. "Charity starts at home."

He said his new fortune isn't likely to change his lifestyle, except that he has bought a new Buick and some life insurance.

"I get older, and I am pretty all set. I am pretty happy about it."

Peters said the state has 71 types of instant lottery tickets. Tanner's most recent win was with a "$1 Million Dream" ticket, he said.

"Now I'm going for three!" Tanner said.

Dutabi84 · 05-08-2004, 05:21 PM

"I'm pretty happy about it"

Don't get too excited! Lots of people win a million dollars..twice..

Janice · 05-08-2004, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by Dutabi84
Don't get too excited! Lots of people win a million dollars..twice..

If someone didn't get excited over winning a million dollars twice, they wouldn't be normal.

Dutabi84 · 05-08-2004, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
If someone didn't get excited over winning a million dollars twice, they wouldn't be normal.

Yeah, I suppose I should clear that up; I was being a little sarcastic.

Janice · 05-08-2004, 05:32 PM

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Originally posted by Dutabi84
Yeah, I suppose I should clear that up; I was being a little sarcastic.

Sorry. I misunderstood. File this under W for wires crossed.

Dutabi84 · 05-08-2004, 05:33 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Sorry. I misunderstood. File this under W for wires crossed.

Heh, no harm done.

robyrob · 05-08-2004, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
"Now I'm going for three!" Tanner said.

Hollow · 05-08-2004, 07:59 PM

i almost won a million dollars yesterday on moneyballs.com. i got 4/7 matching numbers. if i got one more match i would have won $100

sara · 05-09-2004, 12:55 AM

Wow. I remember reading about him winning the 1st time it's just amazing that he won twice.

HootervilleFan · 05-09-2004, 01:01 AM

I found $7 on the floor at the A&P recently...wooot!!

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The retired custodian and factory worker

They're always old and poor....which I suppose is good. But at 78, how many more years can he enjoy his new ceee-ment pond?

Janice · 05-09-2004, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by HootervilleFan
I found $7 on the floor at the A&P recently...wooot!!

I grew up with A&P stores, but haven't seen one in years. I remember they had those green stamps to put in a book or something to win stuff. My mother used to do that when I was a kid.

05-08-2004, 05:20 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Man Wins 2nd $1 Million Scratch-Off Game Some people have all the luck...... Man Wins 2nd $1 Million Scratch-Off Game DEXTER, Mich. (May 7) - Russell Tanner better stay inside during a thunderstorm, because if somebody has a chance of being struck by lightning, it's him. The 78-year-old Dexter resident won his second $1 million scratch-off lottery game last week - the only known two-time winner of the game in Michigan. The retired custodian and factory worker who still lived in a manufactured home following his June 2002 winning ticket, said he was stunned to win again. "I couldn't believe that I could be so blessed. It just feels great to win," he said. The odds to win the game just once are one in 623,825. Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters said odds of winning twice haven't been calculated. No one at the state lottery office can remember someone winning $1 million twice, he said. "We have so few $1 million winners from instant games as it is, but to have one gentleman win twice is really extraordinary," Peters told The Ann Arbor News for a story Friday. Tanner is divorced and lives alone. He has no plans to move, he said. Tanner said he sent his four grown children, who are scattered across the country, some of his winnings. "They were pretty happy, but my daughter wouldn't believe me. I had to convince her heavily," he said. "Charity starts at home." He said his new fortune isn't likely to change his lifestyle, except that he has bought a new Buick and some life insurance. "I get older, and I am pretty all set. I am pretty happy about it." Peters said the state has 71 types of instant lottery tickets. Tanner's most recent win was with a "$1 Million Dream" ticket, he said. "Now I'm going for three!" Tanner said.

05-09-2004, 12:55 AM	#9
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	Wow. I remember reading about him winning the 1st time it's just amazing that he won twice.
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05-08-2004, 05:21 PM	#2
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	"I'm pretty happy about it" Don't get too excited! Lots of people win a million dollars..twice..

05-08-2004, 07:59 PM	#8
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	i almost won a million dollars yesterday on moneyballs.com. i got 4/7 matching numbers. if i got one more match i would have won $100