The second time was a charm for a 32-year-old Wayne County man who purchased his second lottery ticket in 2024 and won $6 million playing the 500X Money Maker instant game!

The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at the 7-Eleven, located at 37195 South Groesbeck Highway in Clinton Township.

“I play lottery games every once in a while, and this 500X Money Maker ticket was only the second ticket I have purchased so far this year,” said the player. “I went into the store to purchase a few things and saw the 500X Money Maker game, so I asked the clerk what the ticket number was on the next ticket. When she said 14, I told her I’d take it because 14 is my wife and I’s lucky number.

“I scratched the ticket off and when I saw I won $6 million, I started hyperventilating! I had to take the day off work because I was in a state of shock. I texted my wife and said: ‘Lucky number 14.’ She jokingly replied: ‘What do you mean? Are we millionaires?’ As soon as I got home, I told her the big news!”

“Congratulations to the lucky player and his wife on an incredible $6 million win,” said Lottery Commissioner, Suzanna Shkreli. “Creating life-changing moments for our players is incredibly exciting and I hope this prize has a positive impact on this player and his family for many years to come.”

The lucky player recently visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim the big prize. He chose to receive their prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $4.1 million. With his winnings, he plans to invest, help his family, and start a business.

Players have won more than $165 million playing 500X Money Maker, which launched in September 2023. Each $50 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $75 up to $6 million More than $157 million in prizes remain, including one $6 million top prizes, 16 $50,000 prizes, and 280 $5,000 prizes.

In 2023, Lottery players won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games.

Lottery instant games may be purchased at any of the 10,500 retailers across the state.