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At Playinmichigan, concern was growing as a whole week had passed without discovering a new Michigan Lottery millionaire.
If you have frequently visited our site in recent months, you may have found it humorous. If you are not entertained, we assure you that this has been occurring frequently.
Nevertheless, any concerns about a temporary lack of winning luck were completely alleviated on Friday when a lottery announcement revealed that a woman from Ontonagon County had cashed in a $1 million top prize from the 20X Cashword game.
From $5,000 to $1 million in seconds
The individual, who opted for anonymity, purchased her winning ticket from Holiday, situated at 103 Greenland Road in Ontonagon. Initially, the woman perceived her winnings as a relatively modest sum.
According to the Michigan Lottery, the player stated, “I was aware that I had multiple words and believed the ticket’s value to be $5,000. To confirm, I scanned the ticket using the Lottery app, and that’s when an intense wave of surprise washed over me.”
I presented my daughter and son-in-law with the news, and their reaction was immediate and ecstatic! We all couldn’t contain our excitement!
Michigan Lottery millionaires choosing lump-sum option
Recently, the player made a visit to Lottery headquarters in order to collect her prize. She made the decision to receive a one-time lump sum payment of approximately $634,000 instead of receiving 30 annuity payments for the entire amount. It is worth noting that the previous five winners of scratch-off tickets who were announced as millionaires by the Michigan Lottery also opted for the lump-sum option.
After winning, the Cashwords player intends to use her prize money to cover expenses, purchase some new items, and wisely invest the rest.
“I find winning to be an unusual sensation. The true impact of it won’t fully sink in until I have the check securely deposited in my bank account!” expressed the player.
Since its launch earlier this month, the 20X Cashword game has rewarded players with over $5 million. By purchasing a $20 ticket, players have the opportunity to win various prizes, starting from $20 and reaching up to $1 million. An impressive $90 million in prizes is still up for grabs, including two grand prizes of $1 million and 82 prizes worth $5,000.
Michigan Lottery warns of scam threats
On Friday, the Lottery issued a separate announcement, cautioning the public about deceitful individuals who falsely identify themselves as lottery prize agents or winners.
Claiming a prize requires players to possess a valid winning ticket, which the state processes without any fees.
According to the lottery, there are typically two categories of lottery prize scams.
In a particular scenario, an individual receives a notification via letter, email, or phone call, informing them that they have won a substantial lottery prize. However, there is a catch – they are required to make a payment in order to claim their winnings. The fraudulent individual manipulates and convinces them to either send a cashier’s check, make an electronic funds transfer, or even arrange a face-to-face meeting.
In a different scenario, an individual receives communication through mail, email, or phone call from someone who asserts to have won a lottery prize. The fraudulent individual promises to share their winnings with the recipient, but only if they send money first. Should the person fall for the scam, the fraudster proceeds to employ the aforementioned methods to collect the supposed prize.
In certain instances, the scammer may return to the victim after receiving money, requesting additional funds under the pretense of unanticipated processing costs, fees, or by employing other excuses in an attempt to extract more money from the victim.
If you want to verify the legitimacy of a lottery prize, offer, or promotion, reach out to the Lottery’s public relations division by dialing 844-887-6836, selecting option 2, or sending an email to [email protected]
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