A Michigan couple’s wedding anniversary became even more memorable after they scratched off a $2 million prize from a lottery ticket.
The couple, who live in Oakland County, chose to celebrate their big day by purchasing a “Diamonds & Gold” scratch-off ticket from the Opdyke Featherstone Mobil gas station in Auburn Hills. What started as a romantic tradition quickly became a life-changing celebration.
According to the 44-year-old wife, she and her husband enjoy playing a variety of scratch-off games, with Diamonds & Gold being a favorite. The couple decided to scratch the ticket together as part of their anniversary celebrations.
“We scratched this ticket off together on our wedding anniversary and my husband noticed the $2 million prize first,” she shared with the Michigan Lottery. “He thought something wasn’t right, so we took it to the store to scan it.”
After scanning the ticket in-store, a message appeared, instructing them to visit a lottery office to file a claim. Uncertain and still in disbelief, they reached out to a friend, asking her to scan the ticket using the lottery app.
“When the $2 million prize popped up on her screen, I started shaking,” the woman said. “It was total shock. I couldn’t believe it was real. It turned out to be the best surprise ever on our anniversary.”
The Michigan Lottery confirmed their win and congratulated the couple on their amazing fortune. The emotional experience quickly became one of delight and future planning.
The happy couple disclosed their plans for putting their fortune to good use. Among their top goals are purchasing a new home, making wise financial decisions, and preparing for their children’s college future.
Suzanna Shkreli, Lottery Commissioner, extended her congratulations, stating: “It is great to hear that the prize will also have a positive impact on their children by helping fund their future education.”
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