A “Lucky Dance” and a Second Chance: Otsego Woman Wins $1 Million at Griffins Game

Michelle Roemer of Otsego recently won $1,000,000 while at the Grand Rapids Griffins Game.

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She was at the game to take part in the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker Second Chance event.

Michigan Lottery players who scan non-winning lottery tickets are entered for a chance to take part in the event where they can win the grand prize of $1,000,000.

Michelle shared with the Michigan Lottery that she was excited but skeptical when she got the phone call.

“Millionaire Maker was the first ticket I’d ever scanned for a second chance, so I was really excited when I got the call about being chosen as a contestant, even though I did think it was a scam at first. Whenever I play the Lottery, I do what I call my ‘Lottery lucky dance,’ so when the wheel was spinning, I was out there doing my lucky dance."

“When the wheel stopped on blue, I was so overwhelmed and couldn’t believe it. There’s truly nothing to compare that feeling to. This prize is life-changing!”

Michelle isn't the only person to win big with the Michigan Lottery.

A man visiting Michigan from Maryland recently won $1,000,000 playing a Lucky Numbers instant win ticket.

A Bay County woman who had been playing Lotto 47 for 20 years with the same numbers hit it big and won $1.1 million.

And an Oakland County woman playing Fantasy 5 online accidentally selected a wrong number that ended up with her winning $250,000.

You can check out more Michigan Lottery winners by clicking here.