Ingham County man wins $1 million on Michigan Lottery instant game

An Ingham County man who buys simply $50 instantaneous lottery tickets can now afford far more.

The person, 55, just lately received $1 million taking part in the Michigan Lotteries Millionaire maker instantaneous sport.

“I purchased a Millionaire Maker ticket, scratched the barcode and scanned it within the retailer,” says the person, who selected to stay nameless told the Michigan Lottery. “After I received a discover to file a declare, I went to my automotive and scratched open the remainder of the ticket.

“I used to be so excited after I noticed that I had received $1 million that it was exhausting to even drive residence as a result of I could not focus! I am nonetheless in awe and ready for it to completely sink in.”

He purchased his ticket at Louie’s Social gathering Retailer at 1931 S. Washington Ave. in Lansing and stated he usually buys lottery tickets, however solely $50 video games.

He just lately claimed his prize, selecting to obtain a lump sum of roughly $693,000 reasonably than an annuity fee for the complete quantity.

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He plans to make use of the cash to repay his home and purchase a brand new truck.

Millionaire Maker tickets value $50. The sport has two prime prizes price $6 million. The Ingham County man received one of many sport’s 12 prizes price $1 million.