Summary
- A couple from Oakland County bought the Diamonds & Gold scratch-off ticket from the Michigan Lottery.
- On their anniversary, the couple discovered they had won a $2 million top prize from the game.
- Besides the top prize of $2 million, the $20 instant game also features a variety of smaller prizes.
A couple from Oakland County, Michigan, celebrated an unforgettable wedding anniversary by winning a multi-million-dollar prize from a scratch-off ticket. They secured one of the top prizes in the Michigan Lottery's Diamonds & Gold instant game, resulting in a $2 million payout.
Husband and wife win life-changing Diamonds & Gold top prize
The winning ticket was bought at the Opdyke Featherstone Mobil, located at 810 North Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills. This latest top prize leaves just one more $2 million prize available from the popular scratch-off ticket. A fortunate 44-year-old woman, who wished to remain anonymous, recently visited the Lottery headquarters to claim her big win. As is customary for large prizes, she was given the choice between receiving the full prize through annuity payments or taking a lump sum of cash. Unsurprisingly, she opted for the lump sum, which resulted in a $1.3 million boost to her bank account. When asked how she plans to spend the money, the woman stated that she will invest a portion of her winnings, buy a house, and set aside some money for her children's college funds. Suzanna Shkreli, the Michigan Lottery's Commissioner, expressed her excitement about the recent win. Congratulations to the lucky player and her husband, who experienced an unforgettable day by winning $2 million on their wedding anniversary, she said. Shkreli also mentioned, It's wonderful to know that the prize will positively impact their children's future by supporting their education.
The $2m top prize was the best surprise on the couple's anniversary
In a conversation with a Michigan Lottery official, a lucky winner shared that she and her husband frequently enjoy scratch-off games. They both have a particular fondness for the Diamonds & Gold instant game. Recalling the moment, she described how her husband first spotted the 2MIL text on their ticket. We scratched the ticket together on our wedding anniversary, and my husband was the first to notice the $2 million prize. Doubting its authenticity, we decided to verify it by scanning the ticket at the store, she explained. At the store, the couple received a message instructing them to file a claim with the Michigan Lottery. Still unsure, they asked a friend to use the Lottery app to scan the ticket for further confirmation. I started shaking and was in complete shock when $2 million appeared on the screen. It turned out to be the most exciting and unforgettable surprise on our anniversary, the fortunate woman said. For those purchasing the $20 scratch-off ticket, there is one top prize of $2 million available, with additional prizes ranging from $5,000 to $20. Of the 40 tier-two prizes of $5,000 each, 20 are still up for grabs. Moreover, there are over 100 tier-three prizes of $2,000, along with numerous smaller prizes. The overall odds of winning any prize in the Diamonds & Gold instant game are 1 in 3.64.
