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UPI
28-05-2025
- Business
- UPI
Michigan couple win $2M lottery prize on their anniversary
A Michigan couple scored a $2 million prize from a lottery ticket they scratched off together on their wedding anniversary. Photo courtesy of the Michigan Lottery May 28 (UPI) -- A Michigan couple celebrated their wedding anniversary by sitting down together to scratch off a lottery ticket -- uncovering a $2 million win. The 44-year-old Oakland County woman told Michigan Lottery officials the romantic day began with the purchase of a Diamonds & Gold scratch-off ticket from Opdyke Featherstone Mobil in Auburn Hills. "My husband and I like playing different scratch off tickets, especially the Diamonds & Gold game," the winner said. "We scratched this ticket off together on our wedding anniversary and my husband noticed the $2 million prize first. He thought something wasn't right, so we took it to the store to scan it." "A message came up to file a claim at the lottery office, so we asked a friend to scan it on her lottery app. I started shaking and was in total shock when $2 million came up on the screen. It was so exciting and the best surprise on our anniversary," she said. The winning couple said they are planning to buy a house, make investments and set some money aside for their children's college funds. "Congratulations to the lucky player and her husband who had a day they will never forget after winning $2 million on their wedding anniversary," Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said. "It is great to hear that the prize will also have a positive impact on their children by helping fund their future education."
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Couple hits lottery jackpot on wedding anniversary, wins millions: 'I started shaking'
Couple hits lottery jackpot on wedding anniversary, wins millions: 'I started shaking' 'Congratulations to the lucky player and her husband who had a day they will never forget after winning $2 million on their wedding anniversary!' Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said. Show Caption Hide Caption Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you're more likely to land than big bucks. A Michigan couple had an anniversary they will never forget, as lottery officials said they won $2 million from a scratch-off ticket. Michigan Lottery officials said the couple, from Oakland County, Michigan, told officials they had a routine of buying scratch-offs like the Diamonds & Gold game, which is the one that ended up winning them millions. 'We scratched this ticket off together on our wedding anniversary and my husband noticed the $2 million prize first. He thought something wasn't right, so we took it to the store to scan it,' the 44-year-old woman, who opted to remain anonymous, said. According to lottery officials, when they scanned the ticket at the store, the machine prompted them to claim at the Michigan Lottery office. Still in disbelief, they asked a friend to scan their ticket on the lottery app. 'I started shaking and was in total shock when $2 million came up on the screen. It was so exciting and the best surprise on our anniversary!' the woman said. Michigan Lottery officials said the woman chose a one-time payment of $1.3 million, which she plans to use to buy a house, invest and use for her kid's college funds. 'Congratulations to the lucky player and her husband who had a day they will never forget after winning $2 million on their wedding anniversary!' Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said in a statement. 'It is great to hear that the prize will also have a positive impact on their children by helping fund their future education.' Where can you buy lottery tickets? Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit for full terms. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A man bought lottery tickets 'on a whim.' He ran down the street when he won $5.46 million.
A Michigan man had an unforgettable reaction to winning a $5.46 million lottery prize. The 43-year-old winner, who remained anonymous, purchased his Lotto 47 ticket from a Speedway gas station in Kalamazoo, according to a news release. He told state lottery officials he'd play the game "once in a while, and decided to buy a few tickets on a whim." But he had a hunch that he'd win: "When I saw the jackpot was over $5 million, I told my family: 'That money is going to be mine!'" The Van Buren County resident's Lotto 47 ticket matched the numbers from the April 23 drawing: 13-25-30-35-38-46. Jackpot rises to $94 million: Powerball winning numbers for May 12 drawing The man said that finding out he hit the jackpot was "so surreal" and that he checked his numbers multiple times to be certain. "Once I was sure I'd really won the jackpot, I ran out the door and down the street because I was so excited!" he said to lottery officials. He chose to receive his prize money as an estimated $182,000 annual payment over a 30-year period. The other option was a lump sum of $3.7 million. The winner plans to use his new fortune for his wife and kids. Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said in the news release that the gas station where the ticket was purchased will "receive a $5,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket." Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Michigan man wins $5.46 million lottery prize: 'So surreal'
Indianapolis Star
13-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
A man bought lottery tickets 'on a whim.' He ran down the street when he won $5.46 million.
A Michigan man had an unforgettable reaction to winning a $5.46 million lottery prize. The 43-year-old winner, who remained anonymous, purchased his Lotto 47 ticket from a Speedway gas station in Kalamazoo, according to a news release. He told state lottery officials he'd play the game "once in a while, and decided to buy a few tickets on a whim." But he had a hunch that he'd win: "When I saw the jackpot was over $5 million, I told my family: 'That money is going to be mine!'" The Van Buren County resident's Lotto 47 ticket matched the numbers from the April 23 drawing: 13-25-30-35-38-46. Jackpot rises to $94 million: Powerball winning numbers for May 12 drawing The man said that finding out he hit the jackpot was "so surreal" and that he checked his numbers multiple times to be certain. "Once I was sure I'd really won the jackpot, I ran out the door and down the street because I was so excited!" he said to lottery officials. He chose to receive his prize money as an estimated $182,000 annual payment over a 30-year period. The other option was a lump sum of $3.7 million. The winner plans to use his new fortune for his wife and kids. Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said in the news release that the gas station where the ticket was purchased will "receive a $5,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket." Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms:
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
A man bought lottery tickets 'on a whim.' He ran down the street when he won $5.46 million.
A man bought lottery tickets 'on a whim.' He ran down the street when he won $5.46 million. A Michigan man had an unforgettable reaction to winning a $5.46 million lottery prize. The 43-year-old winner, who remained anonymous, purchased his Lotto 47 ticket from a Speedway gas station in Kalamazoo, according to a news release. He told state lottery officials he'd play the game "once in a while, and decided to buy a few tickets on a whim." But he had a hunch that he'd win: "When I saw the jackpot was over $5 million, I told my family: 'That money is going to be mine!'" The Van Buren County resident's Lotto 47 ticket matched the numbers from the April 23 drawing: 13-25-30-35-38-46. Jackpot rises to $94 million: Powerball winning numbers for May 12 drawing The man 'ran out the door and down the street' The man said that finding out he hit the jackpot was "so surreal" and that he checked his numbers multiple times to be certain. "Once I was sure I'd really won the jackpot, I ran out the door and down the street because I was so excited!" he said to lottery officials. He chose to receive his prize money as an estimated $182,000 annual payment over a 30-year period. The other option was a lump sum of $3.7 million. The winner plans to use his new fortune for his wife and kids. Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said in the news release that the gas station where the ticket was purchased will "receive a $5,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket." Where can you buy lottery tickets? Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
