**Michigan Lottery Player Credits Scanning Habit for $4 Million Windfall**
In a remarkable turn of events, a Michigan Lottery player has credited his diligence in scanning a ticket he thought was a non-winner with discovering he had actually won a staggering $4 million.
The player, whose name has not been released, purchased a ticket for the Michigan Lottery’s Powerball game and, after checking his numbers, assumed he had not won. However, before tossing the ticket away, he decided to scan it using the Michigan Lottery’s mobile app to confirm his suspicions.
To his astonishment, the app revealed that the ticket was, in fact, a $4 million winner.
“I was about to throw the ticket away, but I thought, ‘You know what, I’ll just scan it real quick,'” the player said in an interview. “I’m glad I did. I couldn’t believe it when I saw that I had won $4 million!”
The winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store in [insert location]. The player chose the cash option, which awarded him a lump sum of $3.2 million after taxes.
The Michigan Lottery said that the player’s good fortune was a reminder to always check tickets carefully and not to assume they are non-winners.
“We’re thrilled that this player’s diligence paid off,” said a Michigan Lottery spokesperson. “It’s a great example of why it’s always a good idea to double-check your tickets, even if you think they’re not winners.”
The player’s life is set to change dramatically with his newfound fortune. He plans to use the money to pay off debts, invest in his future, and help out his loved ones.
As for the ticket that almost ended up in the trash, the player said, “It’s a good thing I didn’t throw it away. It’s a reminder to always stay vigilant and never give up hope.”
