Michigan woman wins $1 million lottery prize unexpectedly

A woman from Kent County, Michigan, has won $1 million in the lottery after choosing a game she did not originally want. While at a store, she selected the Wild Cherry instant game when her first choice was unavailable. To her surprise, her ticket turned out to be a big winner. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, explained that she initially thought she won $10,000. After scanning the bar code, she asked a store clerk for help. Together, they scratched off the ticket, and the clerk shouted in excitement when she realized it was a $1 million win. The lucky player has decided to take a one-time payment of about $693,000. She plans to buy a house with some of the money and save the rest. The Michigan Lottery commissioner commented on the excitement of winning, especially on a game played for the first time. This recent win adds to the success of the Wild Cherry game, which has awarded $25 million since its launch in September 2024. The state has seen other big wins, such as a 26-year-old woman who recently won $4 million from a gift lottery ticket her father gave her. She expressed her shock and joy upon discovering her winning ticket.