Macomb County man wins $261K playing monthly progressive game from Michigan Lottery

A Macomb County man received $261,935 in a random drawing for Michigan Lottery’s month-to-month jackpot progressive prize.

The 62-year-old was chosen because the winner in a random drawing that came about on March 8, 2023. He selected to stay nameless.

He earned entries into the giveaway by enjoying the eligible Month-to-month Jackpot video games on-line at MichiganLottery.com.

“I knew that by enjoying the Month-to-month Jackpot video games, I used to be incomes entries right into a second probability drawing, however I by no means anticipated to win,” he stated. “I acquired a letter within the mail from the Lottery informing me that they’d been attempting to succeed in me concerning a $261,935 Month-to-month Jackpot Progressive prize I had received. I freaked out once I noticed how a lot I’d received, however I used to be just a little hesitant on if it was actual.”

He made this realization simply in time. The deadline to submit his paperwork was the following day.

“I went by means of my e mail and cellphone and noticed I had missed the emails and cellphone calls concerning the prize, and that the deadline to submit my paperwork was the following day. I known as the Lottery straight away and acquired my paperwork in in order that I wouldn’t miss out on the prize. I’m so relieved I obtained the letter and was in a position to declare my winnings!”

He not too long ago visited Michigan Lottery headquarters to assert his winnings. He stated he plans to avoid wasting the cash for retirement.

“Profitable is a improbable feeling and can enable me to retire sooner than I deliberate,” he stated.

The Month-to-month Jackpot, Thriller Vault, Fortunate Begin, and Michigan Multiplier Wilds on-line prompt video games embody a second probability progressive jackpot drawing.

Gamers earn one entry for each 50 cents wagered enjoying the video games. A part of each buy funds one progressive jackpot prize, which is awarded in a drawing every month. Every month a brand new drawing interval begins and the progressive jackpot resets to $5,000.

In the event you imagine you will have a playing drawback, you possibly can name 800-270-7117 or textual content 248-648-3363 for confidential help.