Elated Michigander clinches $6m fortune through instant lottery game win
A Macomb County Resident Wins Big with a Lucky Scratch-Off
Imagine the shock and disbelief when a seasoned lottery player, based in Macomb County, discovered that his $50 instant game ticket had just netted him an massive $6 million windfall from the Michigan Lottery.
Winner's Anonymous revealed: "When I scratched the ticket and saw I won $6 million, I was taken aback. I had to double check the win on the Lottery app before it sunk in."
Celebrating the Win with a Well-Deserved Vacation
The lucky lottery player was smart enough to pick up his big win at Najors Liquor & Deli on 43903 Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights.
In a press release, Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli of the Michigan Lottery, shared thoughts on the growing popularity of their $50 instant games, saying: "Our $50 games are a hit among Michigan players. Since their launch in July 2022, they have been a favorite."
The anonymous winner had the choice to receive annuity payments or a lump sum payment, and decided to take the latter. In the end, he pocketed a one-time lump sum of approximately $4.1 million.
Asked about his plans regarding the sudden fortune, he shared with excitement, "I'll take a well-deserved vacation and save the rest."
Still Time to Win Big with $6,000,000 Wealth Instant Game
Initially concerened about competition, the anonymous winner confessed, "I had been buying scratch off tickets for over four decades, but I thought I stood no chance against all the other players."
But fate had other plans. Fate, and, undoubtedly, some great luck.
Each $50 ticket from the Michigan Lottery's $6,000,000 Wealth instant game grants players an opportunity to win a prize, ranging from $50 up to $6 million. Now, two top prizes are still up for grabs, along with numerous other prizes at lower tiers.
While the first top prize was claimed in March 2025, there are currently two $6 million top prizes waiting to be won[1]. In addition, there are 71 prizes of $10,000 each, as well as 4,345 prizes of $2,000 each[1]. With more than $281 million in total remaining prizes at stake, the time to play is now.
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Enrichment Data:As of April 28, 2025, two $6 million top prizes remain unclaimed in the Michigan Lottery's $6,000,000 Wealth instant game, according to the latest reports[1]. The game, which launched in March 2025, has already awarded its first $6 million top prize to a Macomb County man who opted for a $4.1 million lump-sum payment[2][5]. Over $281 million in total prizes are still available, including these top prizes alongside thousands of smaller awards[1][2].
Although the first top prize was claimed in March 2025, two more $6 million top prizes remain unclaimed in the Michigan Lottery's $6,000,000 Wealth instant game.
In Macomb County, a resident rejoiced after winning a $6 million prize on a $50 scratch-off game in March 2025.
The lucky winner had the option to receive annuity payments or a lump sum, choosing the latter that resulted in a one-time payment of around $4.1 million.
With more than $281 million in total remaining prizes at stake, casino-gambling enthusiasts and lottery patrons alike still have a chance to participate in casino-games and lotteries for the opportunity to win big, including the unclaimed $6 million top prizes.
