(WWJ) You never know when the tiniest decision could change your life.
A stop for some change led to a Macomb County man winning stacks of cash playing the Michigan Lottery's $2,000,000 Lucky 7's scratch-off instant game.
The 57-year-old man, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket at the BP gas station, at 19440 East 10 Mile Road in Eastpointe, according to Lottery officials.
"I stopped to put air in my wife's truck tire and I needed some change for the machine," said the lucky player. "I went in to get change and asked for a $10 Lucky 7's ticket. The clerk handed me the $20 ticket by mistake.
"He offered to exchange it for me, but something told me to keep it. I am sure glad I did!"
The player visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. He chose to accept his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount.
With his winnings, he said he plans to buy a new home and then save the rest.
Players have won more than $54 million playing $2,000,000 the Lucky 7's game, which launched in December 2019. Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $2 million. More than $44 million in prizes remain, including two $2 million top prizes, eight $10,000 prizes, 19 $5,000 prizes, and 273 $2,000 prizes.
In 2019, the Michigan Lottery says players won more than $1.2 billion playing instant games.
Lottery instant games may be purchased at 10,500 retailers across the state.
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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 feel like there is no way out. If you need help, call The Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-270-7117.
