A man in Michigan recently scratched off a $1 million lottery ticket. (Michigan Lottery)
Newaygo County, Mich.
A lucky lottery winner said he had to get his blood pressure checked when he won a $1 million jackpot.
According to the Michigan Lottery, a 55-year-old man recently hit the million-dollar prize thanks to playing the $1,000,000 Extravaganza instant game.
The man, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at a Wesco gas station in Grant.
“I scratched the ticket right after purchasing it, and when I saw I won $1 million, I thought I was having a heart attack!” the man said.
The million-dollar winner said he then went to his mother’s house to show her the ticket and she told him to sit down.
“She took my blood pressure because I was bright red and shaking,” he shared.
The lucky player visited the lottery headquarters to claim his big prize. He chose to receive his prize money as a one-time lump sum payment of about $693,000.
He said he plans to complete a few home improvements and help others with his newfound winnings.
“Winning feels like a dream and it is going to make my life a lot easier!” the man said.
Lottery officials said players have won more than $15 million playing the $1,000,000 Extravaganza game since it launched in September.
Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $1 million.