Oakland County Man Wins $4M On Scratch-Off Ticket: MI Lottery

NOVI, MI — An Oakland County man won $4 million on a scratch-off ticket, according to Michigan Lottery officials.

The 67-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning VIP Millions ticket at the USA 2 Go gas station, located at 47300 Citygate Drive in Novi, according to Michigan Lottery officials.

Scratching the $30 ticket revealed the number 36 matching one of the VIP numbers.

"I have played Lottery games for a long time, and enjoy instant games the most," the lucky player told lottery officials. "When I scratched the ticket off and saw I had won $4 million I couldn’t believe it. I showed the ticket to my wife just to be sure I had won. After that, it still took a solid 24 hours before it really sank in that I was a millionaire."

He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $2.7 million, rather than annuity payments for the full amount, according to Michigan Lottery officials.

With his winnings, he plans to complete some home improvements and then invest the remainder, according to Michigan Lottery officials.

"Winning this money means less stress for me and my family and gives me the chance to help my kids," the player told lottery officials.