Genesee County Woman Wins $500,000 Playing Michigan Lottery’s Cash Flurries Instant Game

A Genesee County woman cashed in a $5 win for a $500,000 win playing the Michigan Lottery’s Cash Flurries instant game! The lucky 67-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket at VG’s Quick Stop, located at 18001 Silver Parkway in Fenton. “I play instant games once a week, and I usually just pick whatever ticket catches my eye,” said the player. “I bought a Cash Flurries ticket and won $5, so I went back into the store and used my winnings to purchase another one. When I scratched that ticket, I saw the big win right away, but I had the clerk scan it to be sure. When a message came back to file a claim, I knew I had really won! “I told my kids and my husband first, but no one believed me until I called the Lottery and they verified the prize. I feel very blessed to have won!” The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim her big prize. With her winnings, she plans to invest, help her kids, pay off debt, and save for retirement. Players have won more than $4 million playing the Cash Flurries instant game, which launched in December. Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $500,000. More than $10 million in prizes remain, including one $500,000 top prize. In 2023, Lottery players won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games. Lottery instant games may be purchased at retailers across the state.