SPRING LAKE, Mich. — A Muskegon County woman has won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker II instant game.
The lucky player – who chose to remain anonymous – bought her winning ticket at a Wesco gas station located at 1025 E. Pontaluna Road in Spring Lake, according to a news release Wednesday.
“I like to play all kinds of Lottery games and decided on the new Millionaire Maker II game while I was at the store,” the 78-year-old player told the Michigan Lottery. “When I realized I’d won $1 million, I couldn’t believe it. I had my friend look the ticket over to make sure it was real.”
She visited Lottery headquarters to claim her prize, choosing to receive it as a one-time lump sum of about $634,000 rather than annuity payments totaling $1 million.
The player says she plans to save her winnings.
Players have won more than $11 million playing Millionaire Maker II, which launched back in September.
Each $40 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $40 up to $1 million. More than $89 million in prizes remain.
