A woman in Michigan won a 1 million-dollar lottery prize after she left home at midnight to find food. The 53-year-old Kent County resident said hunger woke her suddenly. She decided to step out and buy something to eat. She also purchased a few lottery tickets during the trip. She returned home unaware that the errand would transform her life.
A life-changing scratch-off
She scratched the tickets after reaching home. She said she felt astonished when she saw the 1 million-dollar prize. She struggled to sleep for the rest of the night due to excitement. She said she still could not believe the unexpected win. She added that she had not yet made any concrete plans for the money. She said she wanted time to think carefully before making decisions.
Lottery officials react
Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli praised the winner’s story. She said such experiences always brought her great pleasure. She added that these surprising wins helped explain the lottery’s wide popularity. She said many players felt inspired by the chance of an unexpectedly large prize. The commissioner congratulated the woman and wished her well in her future plans.
