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Late-Night Food Run Leads Michigan Woman to $1 Million Scratch-Off Win

She chose a lump-sum payout of about $693,000, intending to save the winnings.

Overview

  • The winner is a 53-year-old Kent County resident who requested anonymity, according to Michigan Lottery officials.
  • She bought the Lady Luck 777 ticket at D 28 Inc. on 28th Street Southwest in Wyoming, Michigan.
  • The player said she scratched the ticket at home after an unplanned food run and struggled to sleep after seeing the $1 million result.
  • Since launching in August, Lady Luck 777 has paid out more than $19 million, with over $27 million in prizes still available, including two remaining $1 million top prizes.
  • Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli congratulated the winner and highlighted how instant games can produce unexpected large prizes.