Michigan woman initially believed she had won $10K, only to discover it was actually a $635K jackpot.

In Michigan, over a dozen Fast Cash games contribute to a single progressive jackpot. These games are played instantly, so the jackpot can be won at any moment. Each Fast Cash ticket offers players a shot at winning the entire jackpot or a portion of it. The price for each game ranges from $2 to $30, and retailers throughout Michigan print these instant win tickets. The jackpot amount is printed on every ticket, allowing players to immediately see if they've hit the jackpot. Recently, a woman from Lincoln Park decided to try her luck with the popular Fast Cash game. She bought her ticket at Lincoln Park Smokers and More on 1121 Southfield Road in Lincoln Park. Remarkably, she won the $634,679 top prize for Jackpot Slots Fast Cash. In 2025, lottery players across Michigan have claimed over $54 million in prizes from Fast Cash games.

The 65-year-old winner shared with a Michigan Lottery official that she noticed the Powerball jackpot was quite large recently and decided to buy a ticket. While there, the Lincoln Park resident also picked up a Fast Cash ticket. As she checked her ticket in the store, she discovered she had hit the jackpot. Initially, she believed she had won $10,000, and told the store clerk she felt disappointed about almost missing out on the big prize, which was over $600,000. To her astonishment, the clerk revealed she had actually won the top prize of $634,679. I thought I was going to have a heart attack, so he escorted me to my car. I signed the ticket and called my husband with the good news, she said. When asked how she plans to use her winnings, the Lincoln Park woman mentioned she intends to take her grandkids to Disney World and complete some home renovations.