(CBS DETROIT) – A Wayne County man says he wanted to “jump for joy” when he found out he won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Wild Time Millions instant game.
The 73-year-old player purchased his winning ticket at Redford Liquor, located at 25151 West 6 Mile Road in Redford.
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READ MORE: Michigan Ballot Initiative Aims To Protect Abortion RightsThe lucky player decided to claim his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $634,00 rather than 30 annuity payments for the full amount.
He plans to save his winnings.
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