The holiday season kicked off a little early for a Jackson County player who won $500,000 playing Michigan Lottery’s Holiday Sparkle instant game.
The lucky player who opted for anonymity bought his winning ticket at the Meijer store in Jackson.
“I bought a few Holiday Sparkle game tickets on payday as a treat for myself,” said the 42-year-old player. “I scratched them off in the parking lot, and when I saw I won $500,000 I couldn’t believe my eyes!
“I started to stress out a little, so I called my sister to calm me down.”
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The player has already visited Lottery headquarters in Lansing to claim the big prize. With his winnings, he plans to pay off his student loans, and then save the rest.
Players have won more than $6 million playing Holiday Sparkle game, which launched in October. Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $500,000. More than $19 million in prizes remain, including two $500,000 top prizes and 13 $2,000 prizes.
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