Macomb County woman wins $2 million on Michigan Lottery instant game

Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press
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A Macomb County woman recently won $2 million on a Michigan Lottery instant game she bought on her way to pick up a pizza.

The woman, 41, purchased the $2,000 Large game for $20 at Party Palace Liquor located at 49133 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, according to the Michigan Lottery.

While sitting in her car waiting for the pizza, she scratched the ticket.

"It was surreal when I realized I’d won $2 million," she told the Michigan Lottery. "I called my husband to tell him the big news because I was so excited. I couldn’t wait until I got home!"

A Macomb County woman recently won $2 million on a Michigan Lottery $2,000 Large instant game.
A Macomb County woman recently won $2 million on a Michigan Lottery $2,000 Large instant game.

She said the purchase was unusual for her since her husband is the one who usually buys scratch off tickets between the two of them.

When she claimed the prize, she opted to receive it as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million instead of annuity payments for the full amount.

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She plans to use the money to pay bills and take a vacation.

The $2,000 Large instant game has three top prize of $2 million with two remaining to be claimed.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan Lottery: Macomb County woman wins $2M on instant game