Michigan newlyweds hit the jackpot: $1M lottery win a day after tying the knot

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LOS ANGELES, Nov 12, (Agencies): In an extraordinary stroke of luck, a couple from Michigan experienced the thrill of winning not one but two distinct jackpots within a single week! The 57-year-old husband, hailing from Livingston County, embarked on this fortunate journey by purchasing a Diamond & Pearls ticket at the E-Z Mart on West Houghton Lake Drive in Prudenville, as disclosed by Michigan lottery officials.

This serendipitous event unfolded just a day after the man tied the knot, making it a memorable post-wedding surprise. The ticket, entrusted to his newlywed wife to scratch, revealed astonishing news – it was a $1 million jackpot winner, as announced in Wednesday’s press release.

Recalling the disbelief they felt upon the realization, the man shared, “We kept reading the instructions over and over again to make sure we really won. It was an exciting couple of days for us!” The couple, still basking in the excitement, will be receiving their windfall as a one-time lump sum payment totaling approximately $693,000, according to lottery officials.

While the identity of the fortunate winner remains undisclosed, his plans for the substantial winnings involve investment, although the specific details remain unclear. The Diamonds & Pearls game, launched in August, has seen over $14 million in winnings, with two $1 million prizes and 18 $2,000 prizes still awaiting lucky recipients, as highlighted by lottery officials. The couple’s extraordinary luck adds another chapter to the success stories generated by this thrilling game.

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