Jackpot winner ‘thought it was a scam.’ But it was real, and he still can’t believe it
A Michigan man was in disbelief after finding out he was randomly chosen as a jackpot winner.
Christopher Cassel, 34, from Fowlerville, was entered into a second-chance game by playing BIG CA$H Second Chance Jackpot games online, according to an April 24 news release by the Michigan Lottery.
“I knew I was earning second chance entries by playing certain online games, but I didn’t think much of it,” Cassel told lottery officials.
But that changed when he received an email.
“I came across an email from the Michigan Lottery informing me I’d won a $250,299 second chance jackpot, and I immediately thought it was a scam. After calling the Lottery I found out it was real, but I still had a hard time believing it,” he told lottery officials.
Cassel said it still feels unreal.
“Winning is very exciting, although I don’t think the reality of it hasn’t fully sunk in yet,” he said.
Cassel said he plans to use his winnings to buy a home and a new truck.
Fowlerville is about a 70-mile drive northwest from Detroit.
This story was originally published April 24, 2024 at 5:21 PM with the headline "Jackpot winner ‘thought it was a scam.’ But it was real, and he still can’t believe it."
