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Macomb County Woman Wins $2M On A Scratch-Off Ticket

The lucky 21-year-old player felt like she couldn't breathe after realizing she won $2 million on the ticket.

She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million rather than 30 annuity payments for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to invest.​
She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million rather than 30 annuity payments for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to invest.​ (Michigan State Lottery)

MACOMB COUNTY, MI — A Macomb County woman won $2 million playing the $80 Million Cash Payout instant game.

The lucky 21-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket at Parnall Food Mart, located at 1000 West Parnall Road in Jackson.

"Every time I am in a different town, I like to buy a couple Lottery tickets," the lucky player said. "I scratched the ticket when I got in my car and when I saw I’d won $2 million, I felt like I couldn’t breathe because I was in such shock. It was an unbelievable feeling!"

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She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million rather than 30 annuity payments for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to invest.

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