A Michigan man used part of a $300 prize to purchase another lottery ticket and ended up winning more than $714,000.
The 39-year-old Kent County man, who decided to stay anonymous, said he initially bought a $30 Fast Cash ticket.
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“I usually play scratch off tickets, but I bought a $30 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash ticket on a whim and ended up winning $300,” the player told Michigan Lottery officials.
After cashing the ticket, he used $20 to purchase a Super Lucky 7’s ticket.
“I scanned the ticket on the Michigan Lottery app and started shaking when I saw I’d won $714,891,” the player said. “The first thing I did was walk over and give the cashier a hug!”
The Kent County man bought his winning ticket at Exit 76 – Meadowbrooke, located at 4919 Town Center Court Southeast in Grand Rapids.
He plans to pay bills, put money toward his children’s college funds and then save the rest of his winnings, according to the Michigan Lottery.