Macomb County party store sells $6 million scratch-off
Najor’s in Sterling Heights recently sold a $6 million scratch-off ticket.
A Macomb County man nearly fainted when he won $6 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s $6,000,000 Wealth instant game.
“I play scratch off tickets all the time and have been playing for more than 40 years,” said the lucky 60-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous.
“When I scratched the ticket and saw I won $6 million, I thought I was going to faint! I had to scan it on the Lottery app to double check it because I didn’t believe what I was seeing. It still feels surreal.”
“The $50 instant games have been a favorite among players since the Lottery launched its first $50 ticket in July 2022,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli.
“Congratulations to the lucky winner who claimed the first $6 million top prize on our newest $50 game – $6,000,000 Wealth!”
Najor’s on Van Dyke sells big winner
The player bought his winning ticket at Najor’s Liquor & Deli, located at 43903 Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights.
He recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $4.1 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount.
With his winnings, he plans to take a vacation and then save the remainder.
$50 ticket sometimes leads to wealth
Players have won more than $36 million playing $6,000,000 Wealth, which launched in March. Each $50 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $50 up to $6 million. More than $281 million in prizes remain, including two $6 million top prizes, 71 $10,000 prizes, and 4,403 $2,000 prizes.
In 2024, Lottery players won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games.
Lottery instant games may be purchased at retailers across the state.
