A Michigan man had to closely examine the fine print on his Millionaire’s Club scratch-off ticket to confirm that his $4 million winnings weren’t fake.
The 54-year-old winner from Kent County chose to remain anonymous after purchasing his $4 million instant game ticket at a Citgo gas station in Grand Rapids.
After winning $50 on another instant game, the man reinvested his winnings by purchasing a $30 Millionaire’s Club scratch-off ticket, saving $20 of his winnings.
“The $50 instant games were sold out at the store, so I opted for a $30 ticket instead,” he told 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 told me to make sure it wasn’t one of those prank lottery tickets, so I turned it over and read the fine print on the back. After confirming that it was indeed not a prank, I called the lottery to have them confirm the prize as well.
The lucky Kent County man claimed his $2.7 million winnings as a one-time lump sum payment at Michigan Lottery headquarters. He wants to use his winnings to pay bills and go on a well-deserved travel adventure.
“Winning still feels unreal, but I think I’ll really realize that once I cash my check,” the man said.
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What is Millionaire’s Club?
Since its launch in February, Michigan Instant Game Millionaire’s Club has awarded over $61 million to its players, who pay $30 per game. This scratch game offers players the chance to win prizes ranging from $30 to $4 million.
What are the chances of winning at Millionaire’s Club?
The odds of winning the Millionaire’s Club instant game are 1 in 3.21.
Over $96 million in prizes remain, including two grand prizes worth $4 million, 16 prizes worth $10,000 and 211 prizes worth $2,000.
Biggest instant play jackpot winner in the USA
In 2022, a Michigan resident won the largest prize ever on a scratch-off ticket, taking home $6 million from the Michigan Lottery’s $300,000,000 Diamond Riches game.
A Virginia man won the biggest online instant game when he won $1,817,588 on “Jackpot Spectacular.”