A 58-year-old woman from Kent County, Michigan, has won the top prize on the Michigan Lottery's $1,000,000 Bonus Scratch Multiplier. She elected to take the lump sum payment, which works out to about $690,000 before taxes. The win came with a scream loud enough to startle her son.
The $10 ticket that paid off
The scratch-off game costs $10 per ticket. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the winning symbols to claim the $1 million top prize. She opted for the lump sum, which is roughly 69% of the face value, meaning she'll receive approximately $690,000 before taxes.
A scream heard at home
When she realized she'd won, the woman screamed so loudly that she scared her son. She decided to keep her identity private, so no name has been released. The lottery confirmed the win but didn't say where the ticket was purchased.
Two more million-dollar prizes left
The same scratch-off game still has two $1 million top prizes unclaimed. That means two more players could walk away with the same prize if they find the right symbols. The game remains on sale at retailers across Michigan.
The two remaining top prizes are still out there, waiting for someone to scratch their way to a million.
