One Extra Word Changed a $10,000 Win Into a $2 Million Jackpot
Michigan Man’s Road Trip Tradition Turns Into a $2 Million Lottery Jackpot
A routine stop during a road trip turned into an unforgettable moment for a 27-year-old Michigan man after he won the $2 million top prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket.
The Mackinac County resident, who chose to stay anonymous, said buying a $30 Two Million Dollar Cashword ticket had become a tradition whenever he traveled with family or friends. During a recent trip to Sault Ste. Marie, he picked up a ticket before heading home and jokingly asked his friend if anyone actually wins those big prizes.
What happened next left him speechless.
While scratching the ticket in the car, he first thought he had won $10,000 after finding nine winning words. But after taking a second look, he spotted a tenth word and realized he had actually landed the game's $2 million grand prize.
Highlights:
- ? Turned a simple travel tradition into a $2 million win
- ?? Initially believed the ticket was worth $10,000
- ? Claimed a lump-sum payout of about $1.3 million after taxes
- ? Plans to celebrate with a dream vacation to Hawaii
- ? Intends to invest the remaining winnings
The winner said the moment was overwhelming and emotional, admitting he "cried like a baby" after realizing what had happened.
Now, with a life-changing payout in hand, he's looking forward to a Hawaiian getaway before putting the rest of the money toward his future.
