Michigan Woman Wins $1M On Red Hot Millions Instant Lottery Ticket

A Wayne County woman wants to give her husband a gift after her recent big lottery win -- early retirement.

The 60-year-old woman, who chose to remain anonymous, won one of the Red Hot Millions instant game's top prizes worth $1 million, according to the Michigan Lottery.

"I scratched the ticket off and just kept thinking that what I was experiencing couldn't be real," she told the Michigan Lottery. "I have played instant games for years, and never really expected to win this much. It's stunning!"

She purchased her $10 ticket at Mike's Beverage Warehouse located at 20055 Van Born Road in Taylor.

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She opted to receive a one-time lump sum payment of about $634,000 instead of 30 annuity payments for the full amount.

With the money, she plants to pay off her house and help her husband retire early.

"Winning has lifted a weight off my shoulders and means I can enjoy the time I have left here with my family," she said.

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