Another Week, Another Set Of Michigan Lottery Players Hitting $ 1 Million Prizes

It has become absurd at this stage. By the conclusion of this year, the number of Michigan Lottery millionaires might surpass the total from multiple prior years combined. Among them are two recent winners, including a Saginaw resident who, after years of consistently playing his beloved game, has finally struck it rich.

Although there has been a high number of wins this year, it is crucial to acknowledge that the chances of winning such a prize are still very slim. Additionally, it may be a while before we experience another year in MI with similar results.

The Michigan Lottery millionaires club grows again

In a news release by the MI Lottery on Thursday, it was reported that a resident of Saginaw, aged 43, recently purchased a Cashword Millions scratch-off ticket at the Kroger located on State St. The intriguing details of what unfolded next are narrated by the fortunate winner, who wishes to remain anonymous.

“I frequently engage in playing the Cashword games and obtained some during my visit to the store,” the player expressed. “On that particular evening, as I was grilling, I made the impulsive decision to scratch my tickets. The moment I discovered that I had won a staggering $1 million, I was overwhelmed with a mixture of astonishment and exhilaration. I became so emotionally stirred that I couldn’t even manage to complete the preparation of my dinner.”

After winning, the champion made a visit to a MI Lottery claim center in order to collect his prize. Choosing the option of receiving a lump sum payment, he ended up with $634,000 after tax deductions. Additionally, it seems like the player intends to make a wise decision by investing his sudden wealth.

The player expressed that the prize would offer a financial safety net for both themselves and their children. They emphasized that they had never experienced such a significant amount of money before, and believed that it would bring about a transformative impact on their lives.

According to the MI Lottery, Cashword Millions has awarded players with over $90 million since its launch in August 2019. However, there are still over $7 million in prizes waiting to be won, including seven prizes worth $5,000 each. Each game card for Cashword Millions is priced at $20, and the prize amounts begin at the cost of the ticket.

Despite the absence of any remaining $1 million prizes in this game, the winning streak for Michigan Lottery players in securing seven-figure rewards shows no signs of slowing down. The year 2021 has proven to be an exceptional period for such grand victories.

All millions, no gas for Genesee County man

An example of this is the recent Friday announcement made by the lottery regarding a 59-year-old resident of Genesee County who successfully cashed in their big Winning Millions prize.

After purchasing his ticket from a Speedway gas station in Fenton, the man, who preferred to remain anonymous, experienced a wave of overwhelming excitement and joy.

The player expressed, “Ever since its release, Winning Millions has remained my beloved Lottery game. While making a stop at Speedway for refueling, I impulsively decided to purchase a ticket. As my gas was being pumped, I began scratching the ticket and to my astonishment, I discovered that I had matched the number 14, unveiling the incredible sum of $1 million. Overwhelmed with disbelief, I couldn’t help but exclaim, ‘Are you kidding me?!'”

Filled with excitement, I completely overlooked the fact that I was refueling my vehicle and unintentionally drove off with the gas pump nozzle still attached.

Just like before, the lump sum option was selected, resulting in the elimination of the game’s highest jackpot prize.

The wins just keep coming

Since May 17, the lottery’s database has recorded an additional five wins of seven-figure sums. The total number of wins for this year has now exceeded 30, approaching the total of 35 wins for the entirety of 2020. This remarkable increase raises the question: what is causing this surge in lottery wins?

Contrary to expectations, the MI Lottery and/or Multistate Lottery Corporation have not made the odds of winning any easier. In fact, the odds remain the same for this year. This is even more impressive considering the decrease in initial jackpots and roll increases for popular multistate games like Mega Millions and Powerball.

MI Lottery players can expect this year to be a truly memorable one, not just in terms of winning seven-figure prizes, but also in terms of ticket sales.