The man bought his ticket in Clinton Township, just north of Detroit.
He said he’s only an occasional ticket buyer, and that this ticket was only his second this year.
He bought the ticket based on his and his wife’s lucky number — 14.
“I scratched the ticket off and when I saw I won $6 million, I started hyperventilating,” he said. “I had to take the day off work because I was in a state of shock.”
He texted his wife simply: “Lucky number 14”
“She jokingly replied: ‘What do you mean? Are we millionaires?’” he said.
He confirmed the news when he arrived home.
Officials congratulated him on the win.
“Congratulations to the lucky player and his wife on an incredible $6 million win,” Suzanna Shkreli, the lottery commissioner said.. “Creating life-changing moments for our players is incredibly exciting and I hope this prize has a positive impact on this player and his family for many years to come.”
Ultimately, he took the prize as a lump sum of $4.1 million.
Responsible gambling
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
Never chase their losses
Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
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