$10 to $1 Million: Michigan Man’s Late-Night Lottery Surprise

A quick late-night stop turned into a life-changing moment for one Michigan man—and it all started with just $10.

The 31-year-old from Kent County had just cashed in a small lottery win for $20. Instead of walking away, he split it:

• $10 in his pocket
• $10 on an Electric 100s scratch-off

That one decision? Worth $1 MILLION.

He scratched the ticket right there in the store—and instantly lost it.

“Good thing no one else was around,” he joked. “They would’ve thought I was going crazy!”

The winning ticket came from a gas station in Cedar Springs, not far from Grand Rapids. After claiming his prize, he chose the lump sum payout of about $693,000 instead of yearly payments.

What’s next for the winner?

• ? Buying a new car
• ? Saving the rest for the future

He summed it up best:
“Winning $1 million changes everything—it gives me the freedom to do what I want.”

Quick game insight:

• The Electric 100s game launched with three $1 million prizes
• ? One top prize is still out there waiting to be claimed