Trip To Pick Up Pizza Ends In $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Win For MI Woman

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI — A Macomb County woman went to pick up pizza and returned home a millionaire after winning $2 million on a scratch-off ticket, according to the Michigan Lottery.

The 41-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning $2,000 Large instant game ticket at Party Palace Liquor, located at 49133 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, according to the Michigan Lottery.

"My husband is usually the one who buys scratch off tickets, but I decided to stop and buy one on my way to pick up pizza," the player told lottery officials. "While I was waiting for my pizza, I sat in my car and scratched the ticket. It was surreal when I realized I’d won $2 million. I called my husband to tell him the big news because I was so excited. I couldn’t wait until I got home!"

She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount, according to the Michigan Lottery.

With her winnings, she plans to pay bills and take a vacation, according to the Michigan Lottery.