LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A Clinton County lady gained $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket she acquired as a Christmas present.
The 66-year-old lady, who remained nameless, purchased her successful ticket at Ox’s Smoked Meats, positioned at 113 West Essential Avenue in Westphalia.
“I purchased a number of lottery tickets to offer to relations as Christmas items, and this Main Cashword ticket is the one ticket I bought for myself,” stated the lady in a information launch despatched to six Information.
“I scratched the ticket on Christmas and thought I won $1,000 because I didn’t count all the words right away. I scanned it on my Lottery app and was in complete and total disbelief when $1 million came up on the screen! I showed my husband and kids what I’d won and then immediately locked the ticket in the safe,” stated the lady.
Successful scratch-off ticket (Michigan Lottery)
“Finding out you won a $1 million Lottery prize on Christmas surrounded by your family is an amazing and exciting way to win,” stated Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli in a information launch despatched to six Information.
The lady not too long ago visited Lottery headquarters to assert the prize. She selected to obtain the winnings as a one-time lump sum fee of about $634,000, somewhat than annuity funds for the total quantity. She plans to take just a few journeys after which save the rest.
