(CBS DETROIT) – A Michigan man said he “shed tears of joy” after winning $1 million on the Michigan Lottery’s Million Dollar Madness instant game.
The 51-year-old Oakland County man, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased the $10 ticket at East Holly Oil, located at 8435 East Holly Road in Holly.
“I normally only buy $1 or $5 tickets, but I splurged and bought a $10 ticket,” the man said in a statement. “I scratched it when I got home and cried with joy when I saw I had won $1 million! My wife scanned it three times with her Michigan Lottery app to make sure it was real. Every time I buy a lottery ticket, I always hope to win big, and I still can’t believe it actually happened.”
The man chose to receive his prize as a one-time payment of approximately $693,000. He plans to use his winnings for bills and paying off his house and vehicles.
“Winning is an incredible and emotional experience,” said the player. “It means I don’t have to work so hard now and it’s a big relief.”
The Michigan Lottery says players have won more than $11 million on Million Dollar Madness since the game launched in August. Prizes range from $10 to $1 million, with over $42 million in prizes still available, including a pair of $1 million top prizes.
