Man gets scratch card discarded by another customer and wins $1 million

The winning ticket was purchased in Detroit. The winner chose to receive a lump sum of approximately US$693,000 (after taxes), rather than receiving annual installments.

He intends to save and invest the money, according to the Lottery. “Winning is an incredible feeling, but it also creates a lot of pressure, because your mind starts thinking about all the different things you can do with that amount of money,” said the anonymous millionaire.

How the prize game works

In Blazing Suits, released in June, each $10 ticket gives you a chance at prizes of $10 up to $1 million. Players have already won more than $14 million from the game, according to the Michigan Lottery. More than $32 million in prizes remain, including two $1 million tops and 15 $2,000 tops.