LANSING, Mich. – A Macomb County man started jumping and dancing after winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery's $1,000,000 Money Match instant game.
The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at the BP gas station, located at 35891 Utica Road in Clinton Township.
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"I stopped at the gas station to purchase a $1,000,000 Money Match ticket," said the 31-year-old player. "When I scratched the ticket and saw I'd matched the number 27 to win $1 million, I couldn't believe it. I was so excited I started jumping and dancing."
The player visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim the big prize. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $634,000 rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With his winnings, he plans to buy a home and take a vacation.
"I'm so excited," the player said. "It feels like I'm on cloud nine!"
Players have won more than $17 million playing $1,000,000 Money Match, which launched in April. Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $1 million. More than $39 million in prizes remain, including two $1 million top prizes, eight $15,000 prizes, and 174 $1,500 prizes.
Lottery instant games may be purchased at 10,500 retailers across the state.
In 2018, Lottery players won more than $1 billion playing instant games.