Here’s a quick summary of the Michigan Lottery win:

🧾 The Lucky Win

• A 57-year-old Tuscola County man won $500,000 from the Detroit Tigers instant game.

• He originally wanted to buy a Triple Red 777s ticket, but it was sold out.

• On a whim, he bought a $5 Detroit Tigers scratch-off ticket at Speedway, 1001 West Caro Road, Caro.

• The win was so shocking, he double-checked the ticket, signed the back, and returned to the store for confirmation.

• The cashier confirmed that the prize was big enough to require a visit to Michigan Lottery headquarters.

• The winner remains anonymous but says the money is an “answered prayer” and plans to invest and support his family.

🎟️ Game Details – Detroit Tigers Instant Ticket

• Ticket Price: $5

• Top Prize: $500,000

  • 1 of 3 top prizes has now been claimed

  • 2 top prizes still remain

• Tier-2 Prize: $2,000

  • 6 of these still unclaimed

• Odds of winning any prize: 1 in 3.65

💡 What This Highlights

• Sometimes, a sold-out favorite can turn into a better opportunity.

• Always check your tickets and sign them right away.

• Even low-cost tickets like $5 ones can offer life-changing payouts.