Lucky Michigander bags $6 million from instant lottery game
A Seasoned Lottery Player from Macomb County Wins Big
Get ready to feel that rush of excitement as a lucky man from Macomb County became the latest winner of the Michigan Lottery's $6,000,000 Wealth instant game!
Scored on a single, life-altering $50 ticket, the seasoned lottery player walked away with a prize-winning payout of a whopping $6,000,000.
According to the Michigan Lottery authorities, the prize was the first top prize for such a colossal payout. Shocked and elated, the player admitted to almost fainting upon realizing his fortune.
This lucky winner picked up his winning ticket from Najors Liquor & Deli on 43903 Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights. Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli of the Michigan Lottery couldn’t contain her excitement when she exclaimed:
The top prize winner, who wished to maintain his anonymity, visited the Michigan Lottery office to collect his money. Upon the announcement of his win, the 60-year-old lottery veteran opted for a one-time payment, taking home approximately $4.1m. Discussing his plans for the unexpected windfall, he stated that he will embark on a well-deserved vacation, while ensuring he saves the remainder of his newfound fortune.
Experience spans over four decades in the realm of lottery games, the winner could hardly contain his emotions as he reminisced on the moment of realization, claiming:
Surreal, indeed, yet the lucky winner's life is forever changed, thanks to this popular instant game by the Michigan Lottery.
As of late April 2025, two top prizes of $6 million remain unclaimed, along with 71 prizes of $10,000, and 4,330 prizes of $2,000. The lower prize tiers also house numerous rewards waiting to be claimed, all totaling more than $281 million in unclaimed prizes from the $6,000,000 Wealth instant game. The odds of winning any prize from this popular scratch-off game are 1 in 3.18.
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Enrichment Data:
The Michigan Lottery's $6,000,000 Wealth instant game still has significant prizes remaining as of late April 2025:- Top prizes: Two $6 million prizes remain unclaimed.[1][2][4]- Other prizes: - 71 × $10,000 prizes - 4,403 × $2,000 prizes - Smaller prizes starting at $50.[1][4]- Total remaining prizes: Over $281 million.[1][2][4]- Odds: 1 in 3.18 chance to win any prize.[4] The $50 game offers prizes ranging from $50 to $6 million, with players having already won over $36 million since its March 2025 launch[1][4].
- In Macomb County, a seasoned lottery player enjoyed a casino-and-gambling win of $6,000,000 from the Michigan Lottery's $6,000,000 Wealth instant game.
- The resident, who preferred to remain anonymous, recalled almost fainting upon discovering his big-wins on a single $50 ticket.
- Two top prizes of $6 million still remain unclaimed, along with 71 prizes of $10,000 and 4,330 prizes of $2,000, totaling over $281 million in unclaimed prizes from the Michigan Lottery's $6,000,000 Wealth instant game.
- Gamblers who are interested in participating in casino-games similar to the Michigan Lottery's $6,000,000 Wealth instant game have a 1 in 3.18 chance to win any prize.
