Minnesota State Lottery

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Three Anoka County Residents Claim Six-Figure
Lottery Prizes on the Same Day

JULY 14, 2009 — Three Anoka County residents claimed big lottery prizes at the Lottery’s headquarters in Roseville on July 13.

James Hansen of Coon Rapids won $100,000 by playing the Funky 5s scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at Holiday Station Store, located at 21004 County Road 1 in Emily.

Funky 5s is a $5 scratch game that offers a top prize of $100,000. There is still one of four $100,000 prizes remaining to be claimed. The overall odds of winning a prize by playing Funky 5s are 1 in 3.61.

Another Coon Rapids resident, Laheeb Al Saady, also claimed a big Lottery prize on July 13. Al Saady won $200,000 by playing the Hit the Jackpot scratch game. Her winning ticket was sold by Dehn Retail Stores, located at 380 Northdale Blvd. in Coon Rapids.

Hit the Jackpot is a $10 game that offers a $200,000 top prize. There are currently two of four $200,000 prizes remaining. The overall odds of winning a prize by playing Hit the Jackpot are 1 in 3.30.

Wendy Lee of Fridley won $100,000 by playing the Sapphire Blue 5s scratch game. Freedom Valu Center, located at 7600 N.E. University Ave. in Fridley, sold Lee’s winning ticket.

Sapphire Blue 5s is a $5 scratch game that offers a $100,000 top prize. There are three of four $100,000 top prizes remaining to be claimed. The overall odds of winning a prize by playing Sapphire Blue 7s are 1 in 3.62

Check for Lotto Games winning numbers and unclaimed prizes information. Players can also get winning numbers 24 hours a day by calling (651) 634-1111.

Lottery players must be 18 years of age or older. Please play responsibly. If you or someone you know needs help with a gambling problem, call (800) 333-HOPE.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling (651) 635-8273. TTY users should dial (651) 635-8268 or (800) 657-3833.


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