An Oakland County woman decided to “go for it” and buy a lottery ticket while she was in line at the store and won a $2 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Strike It Rich instant game!
The lucky 64-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket at Meaad Enterprises LLC, located at 1950 E 12 Mile Road in Warren.
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“I was in line to check out at the gas station, and the person in front of me bought several Strike It Rich tickets, so I decided to go for it and buy one too,” said the player. “I scratched the ticket off when I got in my car, and immediately locked the doors and signed the ticket when I saw I’d won $2 million. It still hasn’t fully sunk in that I won!”
“This winner’s story is proof that you never know when you might be a lucky winner of a huge Lottery prize,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “It’s great to know that this $2 million prize will have a positive impact on the winner and her family.”
The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to pay off her car, complete some home improvements, and give to charities.
“Winning is going to make a big difference for me and my family and it’s going to change our lives,” said the player.