(WWJ) - A Wayne County man won $2 million playing an instant lottery game.
The man said he casually scratched off the ticket while eating lunch with a coworker.
"When I uncovered the amounts at the very end, I had to confirm with them that I was a winner," he said. "As soon as they confirmed, I jumped for joy!"
He chose to receive 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 plans to invest for his children's future.
According to the Michigan Lottery, players have won more than $54 million playing Diamond Dazzler, which launched in December 2017. Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $1 million. More than $47 million in prizes remain, including one $2 million top prize, 7 $10,000 prizes, 14 $5,000 prizes, and 23 $2,000 prizes.
Lottery instant games may be purchased at 10,500 retailers across the state.
