An Emmet County man's routine stop for an energy drink turned into a million-dollar surprise after he purchased a winning Diamond Wild Time instant game lottery ticket worth $1 million. As reported by the Detroit Free Press, the 42-year-old, who remains unidentified, expressed his disbelief upon uncovering the seven-figure prize. "I have been playing this game since it came out because I have had pretty good luck with it," he shared with the Michigan Lottery.
The man recounted his excitement during the pivotal moment, "When I scratched the ticket and saw I won $1 million, I had to pinch myself because I thought I was dreaming!" According to a story by ClickOnDetroit, the man's sister initially mistook the winning ticket for a gag, but a verification through the Michigan Lottery app confirmed its authenticity.
He purchased his lucky ticket at Tom and Dick's Inc., located at 921 Emmet Street in Petoskey, where perhaps fortune favors the spontaneous energy drink shopper. The man opted for a one-time lump sum payment of approximately $634,000 rather than annuity payments, indicating plans to purchase a car and to invest the remainder of his winnings. MLive notes that the Diamond Wild Time game has been lucratively rewarding players since its launch, with over $77 million in prizes won to date.
