In an extraordinary stroke of luck, a Livingston County man has once again secured a $100,000 win in Michigan Lottery’s renowned $300,000,000 Extraordinaire second chance game. The 63-year-old winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, first experienced this rare fortune back in 2022 when he won a similar amount playing the $300,000,000 Diamond Riches second chance game. Overwhelmed by this win, he shared, "Winning means my retirement fund just got bigger which will allow me to spend more time enjoying life."

This win came through a random drawing, where players accumulate entries by submitting non-winning tickets via the Michigan Lottery app, a method he has now successfully used twice. The unexpected windfall serves as a testament to the possibilities inherent in second chance draws, opening up new horizons for his retirement plans. For those looking to test their luck, Michigan Lottery offers a wide array of options from instant tickets to large-scale raffles.

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Across Michigan, tales of life-altering wins continue to surface. From a Lucky for Life player in Oakland County securing a $390,000 prize, to a Muskegon County woman winning a $500,000 jackpot on a whim, or even a Kalamazoo lottery club member whose intuition led to a $1 million win—these narratives inspire and encourage lottery enthusiasts nationwide. As more personal stories come to light, the allure of the lottery remains ever enticing.