Overview

• The couple bought a Diamonds & Gold scratch-off ticket at Opdyke Featherstone Mobil in Auburn Hills to celebrate their silver anniversary.
• After spotting the $2 million prize, they first scanned the ticket in store before confirming the win on a friend’s lottery app.
• Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli publicly congratulated them and highlighted the positive impact on their family’s future.
• Instead of annuity installments, they chose a one-time lump sum of about $1.3 million.
• Their plans for the payout include purchasing a home, investing the proceeds and saving for their children’s college education.