Lottery player wins huge Michigan prize. His plans for it start with ‘a lot of cake’
A Michigan man has big plans for his jackpot winnings, but first, he said he’s “going to buy a lot of cake” to celebrate, he told lottery officials.
The 44-year-old from Tuscola County won $260,975 during a random drawing Jan. 10, officials said. He earned entries into the giveaway by playing BIG CA$H Second Chance jackpot games, according to the Michigan lottery.
“When I saw an email from the Lottery notifying me that I had won, a feeling of relief instantly came over me,” he told officials.
He plans to invest his winnings in real estate, according to lottery officials.
“Winning this prize came at the perfect time!” he told the Michigan lottery.
A new drawing period begins at the start of each month. The next drawing will take place Feb. 14.
Tuscola County is about 100 miles northwest of Detroit.
This story was originally published January 30, 2024 at 5:38 PM with the headline "Lottery player wins huge Michigan prize. His plans for it start with ‘a lot of cake’."
