Michigan Woman Wins $250K Lottery Prize on Her 60th Birthday
“I couldn’t believe it,” Lillian Boegner said—and honestly, who would?
A Michigan woman hit a major milestone in the best way possible. On her 60th birthday, Lillian Boegner of Sanilac County scored a $250,000 win playing the Twice as Spice online instant game.
She spotted the game while browsing the state’s lottery site, decided to load $50, and took a shot. Seconds later, the screen flashed $250,000.
“When it popped up, I was in shock,” Boegner said. “Winning on my birthday made it even more special.”
Quick highlights
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? Winner: Lillian Boegner, Sanilac County
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? Bonus surprise: The win landed on her 60th birthday
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? Prize: $250,000 from the Twice as Spice online game
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?? How: A $50 deposit and a lucky click
Big wins haven’t stopped there in Michigan.
Recently, a 30-year-old man from Oakland County also struck it big, landing a $1 million prize in the Super Raffle held on November 19, 2025. The ticket was picked up by his brother, who grabbed one for himself and one for him.
At first, the win didn’t feel real.
“I checked the ticket over and over,” he said. “It took a while before it finally sank in that I’d actually won a million dollars.”
From a birthday surprise to a raffle shocker, Michigan players have had plenty of jaw-dropping moments lately—and these wins prove that sometimes, luck really does show up when you least expect it.
