'This Is A Long Dream!' Michigan Man Wins $2 Million On Scratch-Off Ticket

A Michigan man won $2 million after playing the $2,000,000 Lucky 7's scratch-off lottery game.

According to a news release from the official Michigan Lottery website, a 43-year-old man, who decided to stay anonymous, purchased a winning $2 million lottery ticket from the BP gas station located on Telegraph Road in Redford.

"I usually stop to buy a Lottery ticket on my way home from work and scratch it when I get home," the player told the Michigan Lottery. "When I realized I'd won $2 million, I immediately started crying. I kept looking the ticket over because I couldn't believe what I was seeing."

The player was shocked and immediately called his brother to tell him the good news.

"I called my brother and said, 'Can you come over? I think something is wrong with my eyes!' It took a while for it to sink in and the next several days felt like a dream. A few days after winning, I thought: 'Well, I either really won $2 million or this is a long dream!'"

The player decided to receive his winnings in a one-time lump-sum payment of about $1.2 million.

He says he plans to use the money to pay off his home, buy property in Northern Michigan and invest.

"Winning is an overwhelming feeling. It is a gift that came at the perfect time," the player said.

If interested in participating in other Michigan Lotteries, the next Michigan Powerball drawing is estimated to be worth $183 million.

The Mega Millions drawing is also this week. It has an estimated jackpot of $53 million, and the Fantasy 5 has an estimated jackpot of $100,000.

For more information on the Michigan Lottery, you can check out the official Michigan Lottery website. You will also find instant tickets on the website, featured raffles, and plenty of other online lottery games.