LANSING (WWJ) An Oakland County man won a $2 million top prize while playing his go-to lottery game, Colossal Cashword.
The Michigan Lottery said the man, 34, bought his winning lottery ticket at USA 2 Go Quick Store, on Grand River near I-96, in Brighton on an undisclosed date. He recently visited lottery headquarters to claim his jackpot.
"Colosal Cashword is my go to game," he said. “I scratched the ticket right after I bought it and was excited when I got nine words. When I got the 10th word for a $2 million prize, I was in total shock. Winning is such a great feeling!”
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, elected to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum of $1.3 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount.
He said he plans to use his winnings to pay off student loans and buy a new car.
Colossal Cashword launched in September 2023. Each $30 ticket offers players a chance to win from $30 to up to $2 million. According to the Michigan Lottery, more than $21 million in Colossal Cashword prizes remain, including five $10,000 prizes and 37 $5,000 prizes.