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Sisters Share $100,000 Lottery Prize

FEBRUARY 25, 2008 — Michelle and Stephanie Neely of Bemidji won $100,000 playing the Lottery’s Deal or No Deal Scratch Game.

The two, who are sisters, decided to stop at Simonson Station Stores, located at 1820 Paul Bunyan Drive N.W. in Bemidji, to purchase Deal or No Deal Scratch tickets. Michelle scratched the winning ticket and was surprised to see that it was a $100,000 winner. Her sister didn’t believe her at first, because, “She always tells me she won when she didn’t,” Stephanie explained. The pair agreed that it was one of the best days of their lives.

Players have the opportunity to mail in non-winning tickets for the chance to win $1 million in a grand prize multi-state drawing. To enter, players must mail in non-winning Deal or No Deal tickets or enter ticket information online on the Lottery’s website at mnlottery.com.

Deal or No Deal is a $5 Scratch Game that offers instant cash prizes up to $100,000. Five of 10 $100,000 top prizes have yet to be claimed.

To play, scratch each of the 24 briefcases. Next, scratch the matching dollar amount or symbol under the “Prize Table” to eliminate that prize. If the last remaining unmatched prize is a dollar amount, you win that amount instantly.

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

For Scratch and Online games information, winning numbers, unclaimed prizes, and lots more, you can call our Player Hotline 651-634-1111 or browse this Web site.

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