Metro-Detroit man purchases $4 million scratch-off winner
A Macomb County man purchased a Magnificent Millions Lottery ticket at a Warren gas station. The ticket was a $4 million winner.
What a Macomb County man thought was a non-winning Magnificent Millions instant game ticket turned out to be worth a life-changing $4 million prize.
“When I play instant games, I skip around when I scratch the ticket off,” said the player, who chose to remain anonymous.
“I thought I had scratched everything off and didn’t see any winning matches, so I tossed the ticket aside.”
Just to be sure, though, he had the ticket scanned.
“When I scanned it and got the message to file a claim, I knew I had missed something on the ticket,” he shared. “When I looked it over again, I saw a spot I forgot to scratch. When I revealed I was a $4 million winner I went numb!”
Double-check your tickets
“This incredible story is a great reminder to always double check your tickets to make sure you don’t miss a winner,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli.
“Scanning your tickets at a retailer or on the Michigan Lottery app is easy and will ensure you never miss a life-changing prize!”
The lucky 43-year-old player bought his winning ticket at the 9 Mile Stop & Go, located at 28955 Van Dyke in Warren. He recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim his big prize. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $2.7 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount. He plans to save his winnings.
Players have won more than $31 million playing Magnificent Millions which launched in September. Each $30 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $30 up to $4 million. More than $126 million in prizes remain, including two $4 million top prizes, 184 $5,000 prizes, and 278 $2,000 prizes.
