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One popular saying suggests that life unfolds when you least expect it. Two seemingly insignificant choices made by a resident of Michigan, including purchasing the wrong lottery ticket, turned out to have significant consequences.
The MI Lottery scratch-off awarded a Macomb County man with a remarkable $2 million. This unique account emphasizes the importance of participating, as it clearly demonstrates that without taking part, one cannot triumph.
An underinflated tire and the wrong lottery ticket
As per the lottery, the fortunate winner made a quick stop at a BP located in Eastpointe. The purpose behind his visit to the gas station was to inflate a tire of the truck he was operating. To accomplish this, he required some loose change.
The man intended to purchase a $10 Lucky 7’s ticket, expecting to receive change. Unexpectedly, the gas station clerk handed him a $20 card instead, leading to a pivotal moment.
Despite the attendant’s offer to fix his mistake, the prize winner’s intuition urged him to proceed with playing the card. As the saying goes, the outcome that followed is now part of history.
The 57-year-old unidentified man struck gold when he scratched the card, finding himself the lucky winner of the jackpot. Once taxes were deducted, he was left with a substantial lump sum exceeding $1.3 million.
According to the lottery, the man intends to purchase a new home and allocate the remaining prize money towards investments. Although the location of the new home is still uncertain, one thing is definite – the winner’s budget for a new house has significantly amplified.
The Michigan Lottery takes pride in having awarded more than $54 million to Lucky 7’s players up until now, so this man is not the only one. However, he was exceptionally lucky in hitting the jackpot.
Two $2 million Lucky 7’s prizes remain
The first person to win one of the three $2 million prizes has come forward since the Lucky 7’s tickets were introduced by the lottery in December. The game has overall odds of 1 in 3.48.
There are still 763,069 prizes left unclaimed in the lottery game. The minimum prize amount is $20, which means it is possible to at least break even. However, given the odds, it is probable that one would need to purchase multiple tickets, ultimately resulting in the lottery making a profit.
The excitement of pursuing the final two jackpots could motivate more individuals to visit lottery retailers for a chance at winning. It’s possible that you won’t be fortunate enough to have an attendant mistakenly hand you the winning ticket. Nevertheless, winning a prize of $2 million is an extraordinary tale in itself.
