(WWJ) He says he had to get his glasses to make sure his eyes were seeing it right.
A Macomb County man has won $250,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Diamond Payout instant game online.
“I sat down with a cup of coffee in the morning and got on my account,” said the player, who chose to remain anonymous. “I played a few games and then I hit $250,000!
“I took a screenshot on my phone to show my family. It was an incredible feeling.”
The 56-year-old player visited Lottery headquarters to claim his big prize. With his winnings, he plans to take his sons on a golf trip and then invest in his retirement.
The Michigan Lottery says players have a chance to win up to $500,000 instantly playing online. Players also may win prizes ranging from $1 up to multimillion-dollar jackpots playing Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Lotto 47, and Fantasy 5 online. Through its online platform, the Lottery offers players more than 90 different games with plays ranging in price from 5 cents to $20.
More than 1 million players have registered to play the Lottery’s online games, which were launched in 2014. For more information or to play online, visit this link.
In 2019, Lottery players won more than $845 million playing games online.
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Remember, never gamble more than you can afford to lose. Facing a gambling problem can be an overwhelming experience, and people who get in over their heads may feel like there is no way out. If you think you may need help, call the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-270-7117.