Overlooked Scratch Unveils $4 Million Jackpot

A 43-year-old man from Macomb County experienced an unexpected windfall after nearly dismissing his Magnificent Millions instant ticket as a dud. Initially, he believed he had missed a win and set the ticket aside.

Later, a stop at a gas station led him to scan the ticket again. To his surprise, the machine flagged it as a winner. A closer re-examination revealed he had missed a crucial scratch that turned his ticket into a $4 million jackpot.

The fortunate player has since claimed his prize, choosing a one-time lump sum payout of about $2.7 million rather than annuity payments. He plans to safeguard the money by saving it for the future.