Oxford Woman Wins $500K On Scratch-Off Ticket

OXFORD, MI — An Oxford woman couldn't control her emotions after winning $500,000 from a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket, according to lottery officials.

Brandi Chislett-Barnes, 35, bought the winning Ruby Red Wild Time ticket at the BP gas station, located at 721 South Lapeer Road in Oxford, according to lottery officials.

"When I saw I won $500,000, I started screaming and crying," Chislett-Barnes said. "I showed my family the winning prize amount and they all started cheering! Winning this money means everything to our family and came at the perfect time."

With her winnings, she plans to purchase a home and then save the remainder, according to lottery officials.

Players have won more than $22 million playing Ruby Red Wild Time, which launched in September. Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $500,000. More than $33 million in prizes remain, including one $500,000 top prize, 78 $10,000 prizes and 132 $1,000 prizes.