Genesee County Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Michigan Lottery’s Lucky Stars Instant Game A Genesee County woman celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a friend when their impromptu stop at a convenience store transformed into a life-changing moment. The 39-year-old, who chose to remain anonymous, won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s new Lucky Stars instant game. The unexpected windfall came after she initially purchased a few tickets for $5 each, only to discover she had already won $30. Encouraged by her initial success, she used the winnings to buy two additional tickets, which she scratched in the store. When she realized the second ticket was a $1 million winner, she described the experience as “unreal” and admitted she was “still trying to process it.” The winning ticket was purchased at Liquor Wheel, a retail location on 4117 Clio Road in Flint. The woman recently visited the Michigan Lottery headquarters to claim her prize, opting for a one-time lump sum payment of approximately $693,000 rather than annuity payments over time. She revealed her plans to use the funds to purchase a new home and vehicle for her parents, with the remaining amount intended for savings. The Lucky Stars instant game, launched this month, has already generated over $2 million in prizes since its debut. Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to the top prize of $1 million. As of now, more than $20 million in prizes remain available, including two $1 million top prizes and nine $2,500 awards. The game’s popularity has contributed to the Michigan Lottery’s strong performance in 2025, during which players won over $1.7 billion in instant game prizes. Lottery officials emphasized that instant games are widely available at retailers across the state, making them accessible to a broad audience.#genesee_county #michigan_lottery #flint #liquor_wheel #lucky_stars
