Metro Detroit woman wins $1M on scratch-off lottery ticket

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The winning scratch-off Photo credit Michigan lottery

HOWELL (WWJ) -- What does it feel like to win $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket?

A Livingston County woman said she was shaking after scratching off the big win on Michigan Lottery's Millionaire Maker II ticket.

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The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket at the USA 2 Go gas station at 1900 North Latson Road in Howell.

“I play $10 and $20 games pretty regularly,” said the 57-year-old player. “When I scratched this ticket off, I had to put it down and look it back over several times before I really believe what I was seeing.”

She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum of about $634,000 rather than receiving annuity payments totaling $1 million.

The winner said she plans to invest the money.

According to the Michigan Lottery, players have won more than $23 million playing Millionaire Maker II.

Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $40 up to $1 million.

In 2020, lottery players won more than $1.5 billion playing instant games.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Michigan lottery