Macomb County Man Wins $2 Million On Instant Game

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI — A Macomb County man unknowingly went on a bike ride with a Classic Black instant game ticket worth $2 million in his pocket. Martin Hardin, of Clinton Township, bought his winning ticket at the Mobil gas station, located at 34980 Groesbeck Hwy., but didn’t realize he won at first.

“I scratched off the numbers on the ticket, but not the prizes,” Hardin said. “When I saw money symbol, I assumed I’d won my money back, so I stuck the ticket in my pocket.”

Thankfully, he he gave it another go a short time later, he explained.

“Later that day, I biked over to a friend’s house, and discovered the ticket was still in my pocket, so I scratched the prize amounts. I scratched the rest of the ticket and couldn’t believe I was holding a $2 million winner!’

The 54-year-old Hardin visited Lottery headquarters Thursday to claim the big prize. He chose to receive a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million rather than 30 annuity payments for the full amount. With his winnings he plans to help his family and go on a vacation, he said.

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