US EditionWoman wins $1 million on scratch-off lottery ticket she thought was a prank
- A 25-year-old woman named Alexandra Wilk from Macomb County, Michigan, won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery's $1,000,000 Instant Jackpot instant game after purchasing a $10 ticket at the 7-Eleven located at 16761 21 Mile Road in Macomb.
- Wilk said she doesn't play the lottery often, but felt compelled to buy a ticket that day while stopping at 7-Eleven to pick up a couple of things.
- Initially thinking it was a prank, Wilk was shocked at the $1 million prize and called her mother, who broke down in tears upon hearing the news.
- Wilk chose to receive a one-time lump sum payment of approximately $690,000.
- Wilk plans to use her winnings to buy a new car and save the rest for her and her daughter's future, stating that the money is life-changing.
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Woman wins $1 million on scratch-off lottery ticket she thought was a prank
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