From $20 to $1M: Gas station gambler’s last-minute ticket hits jackpot: ‘I started screaming!’
By Marissa Matozzo
Published on March 27, 2026.
A Michigan man, 31, who is choosing to remain anonymous, purchased a $20 ticket at a Wesco station late in the night and ended up winning $1 million through a last-minute gamble. The winner, who plans to buy a new car and store the rest of the winnings, has chosen a lump sum payout of about $693,000 instead of annuity payments. The winning ticket was purchased at a gas station in Kent County, about 20 miles north of Grand Rapids. This is not the first time a person has hit the jackpot, but it's a sign of luck that can make a significant difference in life.
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