Genesee County Woman Turns Pocket Change into $500K Lottery Win

A Genesee County woman turned a few extra dollars in her pocket into a life-changing prize, winning $500,000 on a scratch-off ticket she bought at a Flint gas station.

Why She Picked a Different Game

The 38-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, told the Michigan Lottery she typically plays the Cashword game, but the store was sold out, so she picked something different.

“I found some extra money in my pocket, so I stopped at the store to buy a lottery ticket,” she said. “I usually only play the Cashword scratch-off tickets, but the store was out of them, and Triple Red 777s caught my eye.”

Where the Winning Ticket Was Sold

After buying the ticket at the Sunoco station on Miller Road in Flint, she scratched it off and at first thought she hadn’t won anything.

“I didn’t think I won anything at first, but I looked the ticket over one more time to be sure. When I saw the $500,000 win, my chest tightened up and I started shaking. You never think it will be you who wins the big one, and I still can’t believe I won!”

She says she plans to use her winnings to buy a house and a new car.

Triple Red 777s: Prizes Still Available

The Michigan Lottery says the Triple Red 777s instant game, which launched in March, still has two $500,000 top prizes and more than a dozen $2,500 prizes remaining.