Michigan Man Wins $2 Million on Lottery Scratch Ticket

A man in Wayne County, Michigan, has defied the odds by winning a significant sum from the Michigan Lottery. The 32-year-old, who has chosen to remain anonymous, reportedly purchased three lottery tickets at the River Oaks Marathon gas station located at 20015 Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights.

According to statements reported by FOX 2 News, his lottery journey began when he bought a Colossal Cashword ticket and won $30. «I bought a Colossal Cashword ticket while I was at the gas station and won $30, so I used my winnings to buy another one,» the winner recounted. The second ticket did not yield a win, leading him to purchase a third ticket.

Unexpectedly, the third ticket turned into a life-changing moment. «I bought a third ticket and scratched it in the store. When I revealed the seventh word, I assumed it was a $600 winning ticket, so I scanned it and got a message to file a claim at the Lottery office,» he explained.

The true extent of the win was realized in the confines of his vehicle, where his wife scanned the ticket using the Michigan Lottery app. It was then confirmed to be a $2 million prize. «When $2 million came up on the scanner, I started screaming. My wife tried to calm me down so people wouldn’t hear me, but I couldn’t contain my excitement!» he expressed.

The winner has opted to take home a one-time lump sum payment, which amounts to approximately $1.3 million, rather than opting for the annuity payments that would provide the full amount over time. He plans to utilize this windfall to purchase a house and a car, as well as to support his family financially.