The magic of 6-6-6: Michigan man's millionaire story
Imagine making a $100 (€92.38) investment and turning it into $2.39 million (€2.21 million) overnight. That’s what happened for a Shiawassee County man who played the Slots Millionaire game and set records along the way.
Winning the jackpot with lucky number 6-6-6
The tale of this huge victory began with an unlikely combination—6-6-6. The player first won $500 (€461.90) on the daily 3 lottery using this number. Feeling fortunate, he chose to spend $100 (€92.38) of his winnings on Fast Cash tickets. Fast Cash is a progressive jackpot game in which each ticket sold adds to the prize pool. Unlike draw games, players learn instantly if they’ve won—increasing the thrill.
Stopping at King’s Corner Market in Owosso, he purchased $100 (€92.38) worth of tickets for the Jackpot Slots Millionaire game. In an instant, upon taking possession of them, he noticed something remarkable—his winning of the progressive Jackpot amount of $2.39 million (€2.21 million).
The victory set a Fast Cash game record, topping the last $1.84 million Jackpot won in 2019. It was a milestone moment for Michigan lottery history, astonishing both players and officials.
Michigan’s lottery success story
The Shiawassee County man told Michigan Lottery officials his luck began with a $500 (€461.90) win in a Daily 3 drawing. The lucky winner stated, “I played 6-6-6 on a couple of Daily 3 tickets and won big. I decided to take $100 (€92.38) of my winnings and buy some Fast Cash tickets because the Jackpot was so huge.”
The winner prefers to remain anonymous. Most jackpot winners prefer to stay anonymous for privacy and safety reasons. Michigan accommodates this, so winners do not have to suffer the attentions of unwanted people.
The lucky winner stated, “As soon as the clerk handed me the tickets, I ran my eyes over them to see if I had won anything. I was absolutely shocked to see that I had hit the Jackpot for $2.39 million (€2.21 million). We started celebrating in the store, and then I got to make the best phone call I’ve ever made to my family and friends to tell them the news! Everyone has been so happy for me and my wife.”
Lottery official’s statement
Suzanna Shkreli, Michigan Lottery Commissioner, expressed excitement over the win, emphasising how Fast Cash games provide thrilling opportunities for players and contribute to local retailers’ success.
Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said, “Winning a $500 (€461.90) prize for matching the Daily 3 is great, but turning that into a record-setting $2.39 million (€2.21 million) Fast Cash progressive jackpot win is incredible. Fast Cash games are great for players because they feature exciting prizes and are great for retailers. After all, the progressive Jackpot attracts players as it grows and grows.”
