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Flint man wins $100,000 playing Michigan Lottery game

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FLINT, Mich. (WXYZ) — What would you if you won $100,000? That's what Joe Bell had to figure out when he hit the big lottery on a Wild Bingo ticket.

The 66-year-old Flint native bought the winning ticket at the 777 Party Store located at G1229 North Ballenger Highway in Flint.

“I bought the ticket at the party store and started scratching it when I got to my car,” said Bell. "When I saw I had won $100,000, I went crazy! I had to pinch myself because I thought I was dreaming. I went and told my friend right away and she couldn’t believe it, either.”

Bell recently visited lottery headquarters to claim his prize.

“I couldn’t sleep the past two nights knowing I won $100,000,” said Bell. “It still feels like a dream!"

Bell plans on buying a house with his new winnings.