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Oakland County Man Wins $2M On Scratch-Off Ticket
With his winnings, he plans to pay off student loans and buy a new car, according to lottery officials.
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — An Oakland County man's decision to stick with his "go-to" scratch-off ticket paid off in a big way as he won a $2 million prize, according to lottery officials.
The 34-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning Colossal Cashword ticket at the USA 2 GO Quick Store, located at 8355 Grand River Road in Brighton.
"Colossal Cashword is my go-to game," the man told lottery officials. "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!"
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He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million, rather than annuity payments for the full amount, according to lottery officials.
With his winnings, he plans to pay off student loans and buy a new car, according to lottery officials.
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