Michigan Woman Wins $4M On Scratch-Off Purchased From Meijer Store

MICHIGAN (the Patch) — A Genesee County woman is planning a vacation after winning $4 million playing the Michigan Lottery's $150,000,000 Payout instant game.

"I buy my tickets every day from the same store and decided to purchase the $150,000,000 Payout ticket after winning $2,000 on it a month ago," said the player, who chose to remain anonymous.

"I was scratching the ticket and when I saw the star, I knew I won something. I saw the '4MIL,' underneath and at first I was confused until I realized it meant I won $4 million. I was in shock. All I could think was 'What am I going to do and who am I going to tell?'"

She bought her winning ticket at the Meijer store, located at 2333 South Center Road in Burton.

The 60-year-old player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim her prize. She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $2.5 million, rather than an annuity for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to go on vacation and then save the remainder.

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