CHEBOYGAN, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A Cheboygan County resident made history after winning the largest prize ever from a scratch-off ticket.
The 30-year-old winner took home $6 million from Michigan Lottery’s new $300,000,000 Diamond Riches game, according to Michigan Lottery officials.
The player purchased the ticket at Vanderbilt Downtown EZ Mart in Vanderbilt, just ten miles north of Gaylord.
The player has claimed his prize from the Michigan Lottery headquarters, opting for the one lump sum payout of $4.1 million. He plans to take a trip to Disneyland, and save the remainder.