Wayne County Man Wins $4M in Lottery Scratch-Off

A 50-year-old man from Wayne County has become an overnight multimillionaire after winning a $4 million lottery prize from a scratch-off ticket. He confirmed his win using the Michigan Lottery app and decided to take a lump sum payment of approximately $2.7 million.

Key Takeaways

• The winner, a 50-year-old man, became a multimillionaire through a $4 million scratch-off lottery ticket win.
• Opting for a lump sum payment, he now holds about $2.7 million in hand.
• His strategic choice to try a new game, preceded by research on available prizes, paved the way for this life-changing win.

The astonishing lottery ticket, purchased at $30 each and designed with various prize levels including the top prize, granted him the chance to change his financial destiny. Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli noted that his diligent research on the remaining prizes led him to try out a different scratch-off game, which ultimately resulted in his win. Along with dreams of travel, he plans to pay off his home and save the rest, marking a new beginning that promises both adventure and financial stability.