Calhoun County man hits big with record $729,743 jackpot from online lottery game
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A Calhoun County man won $729,743 in a BIG CA$H Second Chance Jackpot Prize, Oct. 2023. (Michigan Lottery News/WWMT)
LANSING, Mich. — A Calhoun County man is a whole lot richer.
The 52-year-old won the "BIG CA$H Second Chance jackpot" which is the game’s largest jackpot to date, at $729,743 progressive jackpot.
The man who chose to remain anonymous, won $729,743 after he was selected in a random drawing that took place Sept. 13.
He earned entries into the giveaway by playing the eligible BIG CA$H Second Chance Jackpot games online at MichiganLottery.com, according to a press release.
“I play online a lot and was familiar with the BIG CA$H Second Chance jackpot, but never imagined that I would actually win,” the player said. “When I saw the email from the Lottery with the prize amount, my eyes got really big! I thought it was a scam, but decided I would look more into it when I got home later that day.
“I verified the information in the email with what was on MichiganLottery.com and then called the Lottery to confirm my prize. You always think, ‘What if,’ but you never think it will actually happen to you until one day it does!”
The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim his prize.
With his winnings, he plans to pay bills, invest, and have some fun with his family.
