$4 Million Instant Win Ticket Defies Macomb County Man’s Belief

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Written By Derek Helling on June 11, 2021
Cash Explosion Scratcher Michigan Lottery June 2021

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Playing a Michigan Lottery $150 Million Cash Explosion scratcher brought about an overwhelming sense of disbelief for a man from Macomb County, Michigan.

The fortunate player snagged the game’s highest reward of $4 million before taxes. His reaction upon discovering the win initially aligns with the typical response of those who stumble upon such great fortune.

A rare Cash Explosion scratcher win

After the 76-year-old player emerged victorious, there is now only a single top prize left in the Michigan Lottery game. Initially, the game had four $4 million prizes up for grabs. The recent winner finds it hard to believe their luck.

The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, shared in a lottery news release that they typically stick to playing the $5 and $10 games. However, due to recent success in winning, they decided to try their luck with a $30 ticket. Just before going to bed, they scratched off the ticket and discovered that they had matched number 29. Initially, they thought they had won a few hundred dollars, but to their astonishment, they revealed a staggering $4 million amount underneath. Overwhelmed with disbelief, they uttered, “Hold on a moment. This can’t be true.” While they recognized what they saw, the winner couldn’t fathom that it was indeed a reality.

The player, who purchased the ticket at Manny’s Liquor in Rochester on May 19, expressed, “Upon awakening in the morning, I initially believed it was all just a dream. However, my certainty quickly returned as I laid eyes upon the ticket resting on my nightstand, confirming that it had indeed occurred.”

After his visit to a MI Lottery claim center, the man made the decision to opt for the lump sum payment, resulting in approximately $2.5 million post-tax. He intends to distribute his wealth generously.

He expressed his deep satisfaction in assisting others and couldn’t help but contemplate the immense number of individuals he could support with the money. The experience felt incredibly surreal to him.

In the upcoming weeks, it is expected that more residents of Michigan will have similar stories to share as MI Lottery players continue to strike it lucky.

Several more seven-figure prizes yet to be claimed

Since the man won his prize, there have been four additional seven-figure prizes awarded to MI Lottery tickets sold. Out of those, three were instant wins. The instant win prizes are as follows:

  • On May 24, the AGO #35 in Rockford sold a ticket worth $4 million, making it an extremely valuable find.
  • On May 26th, a Frenzy Multiplier card worth $1 million was purchased at the Marion Springs General Store in Brant.
  • On May 31, a Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was purchased at the Meijer store located in Grand Rapids.
  • On June 7, a ticket worth $1 million was purchased at Mike’s Beverage Warehouse in Taylor, known as the Red Hot Millions ticket.

If you happen to be the lucky winner, you have the option to use the MI Lottery app or visit a retailer to check your ticket(s). Nevertheless, it is advisable to follow some best practices before signing your winning ticket.

Included in these steps are obtaining the ticket, followed by reaching out to an attorney and a financial adviser. These experts possess the knowledge to assist you in developing tactics that not only promote the growth of your finances but also shield you from taxes and safeguard your identity.

If you make wise decisions, you will increase your ability to assist yourself and others. This Macomb County man’s decision to take another chance while he was experiencing success seems to have been a wise choice.

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