Flat Tire Leads Michigan Man To Gas Station And $1 Million Lottery Prize

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Flat tires seldom result in a beneficial outcome.

However, a man from mid-Michigan recently found himself incredibly wealthy due to a single occurrence.

Recently, a man from Ionia County found himself at a Mobil gas station in Webberville due to a flat tire. Surprisingly, his visit took an unexpected turn when he decided to purchase an instant Michigan Lottery ticket, ultimately winning a staggering $1 million prize.

The individual, desiring anonymity, opted for a single lump sum reward of $634,000 from the Millionaire Maker instant game.

Quite the fortunate flat tire for Ionia County man

In addition to buying a sandwich at the gas station, the man’s most crucial purchase was his ticket.

The ticket that cost $20 was bought at the Mobil store situated at 2524 North M-52 in Webberville.

According to a news release from the Michigan Lottery, the player shared their experience, saying, “As I was dealing with a tire that was losing air pressure on my car, I decided to pull over and address it. While I was at it, I also grabbed a sandwich. Surprisingly, that’s when I received the ticket that led to my ticket. I scratched it in my car and became so thrilled that I completely forgot about the sandwich I had bought.”

Winning player will use funds to pay off debts

The man stated that his intentions with his winnings are not to indulge in replacement sandwiches, but rather to prioritize paying off his debts. Following that, he plans to generously share a portion of his winnings with his family, while responsibly setting aside the remaining amount for savings.

The man visited Michigan Lottery headquarters in Lansing to claim his winnings as they exceeded $99,999.

Lottery claims centers are available in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Saginaw, and Sterling Heights. In the past, players were limited to claiming prizes of $50,000 or less at these centers.

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the lottery has recently increased the limit and established additional claim centers throughout the state.

In addition, Northern Michigan residents have the option to file claims at any of the five branch offices of the Secretary of State.

• Escanaba
• Grayling
• Marquette
• Sault Sainte Marie
• Houghton

Two more $1 million prizes still out there

Since its launch in April 2019, the Millionaire Maker game by the Michigan Lottery has awarded players with over $92 million in winnings. By purchasing $20 tickets, participants have the opportunity to win prizes ranging from $40 to an astonishing $1 million.

There are still over $6 million worth of prizes left, which includes two additional $1 million prizes and 11 prizes of $5,000.

There are 10,500 retailers located throughout Michigan where you can purchase instant lottery tickets.

Michigan Lottery players won over $1.2 billion by participating in instant games during the year 2019.

Michigan Lottery has consistently made record-breaking contributions to state public schools, with its latest contribution exceeding $1 billion in the 2019 fiscal year. This marks the fifth consecutive year of setting new records. Since its establishment in 1972, the lottery has contributed an astounding $23 billion towards public education in Michigan.

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