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Michigan Man Wins $2 Million Lottery on Road Trip Tradition

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A 27-year-old man from Michigan, USA, won a $2 million lottery prize with a scratch-off ticket.
  • He habitually buys a scratch-off ticket during every road trip, a tradition he shared with friends on a recent trip.
  • The winner plans to use his winnings for a trip to Hawaii and investments.

A 27-year-old man from Michigan has become an instant millionaire after winning $2 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket. The lucky winner, who hails from Mackinac County, has a consistent habit of purchasing a scratch-off ticket during every road trip he takes.

During his most recent road trip with friends to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he followed his usual routine and bought a "Two Million Dollar Cashword" ticket. He decided to scratch it off in the car, a common practice for him whether traveling with family or friends.

He cried like a child, and the feeling of winning the big prize seemed like a dream.

โ€” The winnerDescribing his reaction upon realizing he had won the $2 million jackpot.

Initially, he believed he had only matched nine words, which would have entitled him to the second prize of $10,000. However, after a few minutes of re-checking, he discovered he had actually formed ten words, securing the top prize of $2 million (approximately NT$63.15 million).

The man described his reaction as crying like a child, feeling as though he was dreaming. He revealed his plans to use the winnings for a vacation in Hawaii and for investments. The winning ticket cost $30 and requires players to match letters to word puzzles on the card.

He plans to use the prize money for a trip to Hawaii and for investments.

โ€” The winnerRevealing his intentions for the lottery winnings.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.