Lions’ Playoff Loss Softened by $500K Lottery Win for Michigan Man
The Detroit Lions’ heartbreaking playoff loss to the Washington Commanders was a tough pill to swallow for fans, but for one Wayne County man, the day ended on a much brighter note. While the Lions’ Super Bowl dreams were crushed, his bank account got a massive boost—thanks to a lucky lottery ticket.
The unnamed winner purchased a VIP Cashword instant ticket from a Marathon gas station in Warren on the same day as the game. What started as a routine purchase turned into a life-changing moment when he realized he had won a whopping $500,000.
“I bought this VIP Cashword ticket on the day of the Lions’ playoff game,” he said. “Of course, everyone knows how the Lions game went, but scanning the ticket and seeing I won $500,000 took some of the sting away! It still doesn’t feel real, but I am very excited to be able to help family and then tuck some money away for myself.”
While the Lions walked away empty-handed that night, the Michigan Lottery winner walked away with a half-million-dollar payday. And the gas station that sold the ticket didn’t do too badly either—it will receive a $5,000 commission from the lottery.
According to the Michigan Lottery, instant game winners claimed nearly $1.8 billion in prizes in 2023 alone. As for this lucky Lions fan, his season may not have ended with a championship, but his financial future just got a serious boost.
Lions May Have Lost, But This Warren Lottery Ticket Was a Big Winner
