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Shores Store Sold Million Dollar Ticket

A St. Clair Shores gas station and mini mart sold a $1 million winning ticket which was claimed Tuesday by an Eastpointe resident.

The ticket for Macomb County's newest millionaire was purchased in St. Clair Shores.

Deanna Wilson, of Eastpointe, claimed her $1 million Mega Millions prize from the December 13 drawing Tuesday at Lottery Headquarters.

According to a release, Wilson said she plans to use her winnings to buy a house, car, and a vacation. She said she also plans to pay the remaining mortgage on her parents’ house.

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The ticket was purchased at Eastside Petro & Mini Mart at 26220 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores. 

If $1 million is not enough, tonight's Mega Millions jackpot has reached $636 million.

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This report was modified at 5:52 p.m. Wednesday to clarify how, and where, the ticket was purchased.


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