Metro Detroit man's go-to scratch off game earns him $2 million prize
An Oakland County, Michigan, man's go-to scratch-off turned out to be rewarding when he walked away with the $2 million top prize.
According to Michigan Lottery, the 34-year-old man, who requested to remain anonymous, bought a Colossal Cashword ticket from a USA 2 GO Quick Store on Grand River Road in Brighton. After learning he won $2 million, he took the winning ticket to the Lottery headquarters and chose to take a one-lump sum of about $1.3 million.
"I scratched the ticket right after I bought it and was excited when I got nine words. When I got the 10th word for a $2 million prize, I was in total shock. Winning is such a great feeling," the man said in a news release.
Officials say the man plans to pay off his student loans and buy a new car with his winnings.
Colossal Cashword launched in September 2023, players have won more than $96 million playing the scratch-off.
"Scratching off a $2 million winning ticket is the type of thing Lottery players dream of, and it became a reality for this lucky player who won a Colossal Cashword top prize!" said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli in a news release.