A Michigan man had to closely examine the fine print on it Millionaire Club Scratch Ticket To confirm that his $4 million win was not fake.
The 54-year-old winner from Kent County chose to remain anonymous after purchasing a $4 million instant play ticket at a Citgo gas station in Grand Rapids.
After winning $50 from another instant game, the man reinvested his winnings by purchasing a $30 raffle ticket from Millionaire’s Club, saving $20 on his winnings.
“All the $50 instant games were sold out in the store, so I decided to buy a $30 ticket instead.” Get involved with the Michigan Lottery.
“When I scratched the ticket and saw that I had won $4 million, the first thing I did was call my brother. He asked me to make sure it wasn’t one of the fake lottery tickets, so I flipped it over and read the fine print on the back. “Once I was sure it wasn’t really a joke, I called the lottery to ask them to confirm the prize as well.”
The lucky man from Kent County claimed his $2.7 million prize as a one-time lump sum at Michigan Lottery headquarters. He plans to use the winnings to pay the bills and embark on a well-deserved travel adventure.
“Winning still seems unreal, but I think it will happen once I cash my check,” the man said.
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What is the Millionaire Club?
Since its launch in February, Michigan’s Millionaire’s Club instant game has awarded more than $61 million to players, who pay $30 per game. This scratch-off game offers players the chance to win prizes ranging from $30 to $4 million.
What are the odds of winning the Millionaire Club?
The odds of winning any prize in Millionaire’s Club instant game are 1 in 3.21.
More than $96 million in prizes remain, including two grand prizes of $4 million, 16 prizes of $10,000, and 211 prizes of $2,000.
The largest instant game jackpot winner in the United States
In 2022, a Michigan resident won the largest prize ever from a scratch ticket, taking home $6 million from the Michigan Lottery. $300,000,000 Diamond Riches Game.
A Virginia man won the biggest online instant game when he won $1,817,588 by playing the “Jackpot Spectacular.”
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