MI Man Wins $1M On Scratch-Off Ticket That Another Customer Passed On

DETROIT — A man won a $1 million on a scratch-off ticket that another customer passed on, according to Michigan Lottery officials.

The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the ticket at a gas station on Schoolcraft Road near Evergreen Road on Detroit's west side, officials said.

"There was a Blazing Suits ticket set aside on the counter that someone else had decided not to purchase, so I purchased it," the 33-year-old player said. "I scratched the ticket off and couldn’t believe it when I saw it was a $1 million winner! I never would have thought I’d win such a large lottery prize, so it’s truly a blessing."

He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $693,000, rather than annuity payments for the full amount, officials said.

He plans to save his winnings, officials said.

"Winning is a great feeling, but it’s also a lot of pressure because your mind starts thinking of all the different things you can do with this amount money," the player said.