News Summary
A 50-year-old man from Wayne County has won a staggering $4 million jackpot from the Michigan Lottery’s $4,000,000 Winner instant game. The winning ticket was purchased at Superior Market in Ann Arbor, where the man bought three tickets after researching unclaimed prizes. Upon checking his ticket with the lottery app, he discovered his life-changing win, opting for a lump sum payout of about $2.7 million. The popular game has generated significant winnings since its launch, and remains an exciting opportunity for Michigan residents.
Ann Arbor – A 50-year-old man from Wayne County has struck it rich, winning a remarkable $4 million jackpot through the Michigan Lottery’s $4,000,000 Winner instant game. The winning ticket was purchased at Superior Market, located at 5700 Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor. The man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, made his purchase after he discovered that all three top prizes for the game were still unclaimed on the Michigan Lottery website.
Empowered by his research, the man decided to buy all three remaining tickets at the market. Known for his preference towards $30 lottery games, he specifically sought information about the remaining prizes for the $4,000,000 Winner game. After purchasing the tickets, he utilized the Michigan Lottery app to scan them, and one of the scanned tickets prompted him to file a claim, indicating a significant win.
The anticipation proved to be overwhelming, as the winner felt “too nervous” to immediately scratch the ticket to uncover the exact prize amount. It wasn’t until the next day that he scanned the ticket again using the Michigan Lottery app, leading to an ecstatic reaction when he saw the life-changing $4 million prize displayed.
After claiming his winnings, the victor opted for a one-time lump sum payment amounting to approximately $2.7 million, instead of choosing the annuity payments traditionally associated with lottery winnings. His plans for his newfound fortune include paying off his home, indulging in a trip, and setting aside the remaining funds for future use.
The $4,000,000 Winner game has proven to be popular since its launch in December 2023, generating more than $72 million in winnings for players thus far. Currently, the game boasts over $92 million in remaining prizes, which include two additional top-tier $4 million prizes, along with 24 smaller prizes of $15,000 each. This means that the excitement around this game continues, with many players still holding hopes of winning a lucrative prize.
Lottery games like the $4,000,000 Winner provide residents in Michigan with opportunities to win life-changing amounts of money in exchange for a relatively small investment. As the popularity of these games continues to grow, stories of winners like the Wayne County man serve as reminders of the potential rewards that await players.
As consumers engage with lottery games, the Michigan Lottery encourages responsible play while ensuring that proceeds from ticket sales fund various state programs, further contributing towards community development. With millions in prizes still available, the thrill of the game is likely to keep many players hoping for their chance at a jackpot.
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Additional Resources
- Detroit Free Press: Michigan Lottery Winning Ticket
- Click on Detroit: Wayne County Man Wins 4M
- WXYZ: Wayne County Man Wins 4 Million Jackpot
- Wikipedia: Michigan Lottery
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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