An Oakland County man struck it big after a simple stop at a convenience store turned into a life-changing moment. The 48-year-old recently scored a massive $1 million prize playing Michigan Lottery’s $1,000,000 Cash Spectacular instant game.
What makes the win even crazier?
- His first two tickets were losers
- The third ticket delivered the jackpot
- He bought all three tickets during the same visit in Ann Arbor
The lucky winner said he could hardly believe what he was seeing after scratching the final ticket. He shared that the prize will bring financial peace of mind for his family and help create a brighter future for his kids.
Instead of taking annuity payments, he chose a one-time lump sum of around $693,000. A big portion of the money will go toward starting college funds for his children.
The winning ticket was purchased at Main Street Convenience in Ann Arbor. The $10 scratch-off game launched with three top prizes worth $1 million, and two of those jackpots are still waiting to be claimed.
