Michigan Man Finds Winning $2 Million Lotto Ticket In His Truck

You always hear the stories of people who buy lotto tickets, forget about them and throw them someplace. Next thing you know, these people are the big winners of the lotto.

A Michigan man bought a lotto ticket and then stashed it in his truck. What he didn't know was that he was driving around with a winning lotto ticket worth $2 million dollars. According to USA Today, the 29-year-old bought the ticket at a local E-Z Mart in Shepard, Michigan, located about 150 from Detroit. The man said he bought the ticket but didn't see any winning numbers.\

According to USA Today, he tossed the ticket in his center console of his truck and called it a day. That's where he would normally throw his losing tickets. Then after some time, he'd clean it out and throw them away.

The 29-year-old bought a scratch ticket called the Money Ticket. The ticket looks like a $100 bill with a bunch of scratch surfaces around it. His wife recently asked him to double check the tickets, according to WINK News.

She collected a bunch of them and told him to go to the store to scan them. If they were not winners, she said toss them. Well it was a good thing she asked him to do so because he found out he was the winner of a $2 million ticket. The machine told him to contact the lotto office. The man realized he matched number 13 on the ticket with the winning prize.

He decided to take the lump sum of $1.3 million instead, which is still a good amount. He opted out of the annuity payments., and he also chose to stay anonymous, WINK News reports.

As for what he plans to do with his winnings, he said he plans to invest it. He doesn't want to make any big purchases. He told USA Today that this will be a big financial cushion for his family.

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There's something comforting about the ringing sounds from slot machines in Las Vegas.

Lined across casino floors, slot machines are almost like the front-line soldiers when it comes to gambling.

For some, slot machines offer quintessential Sin City entertainment. These machines also may seem less intimating compared to other games with complex rules, etiquette and more.

If you're a gambling rookie then the bright, flashy machines can be overwhelming. But, we're here to help.

Other than the rare nickel slot machines (which only exists in old school Las Vegas casinos), the best payout comes from the $5 slot machine, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Casinos had a 5.46% win percentage in 2022. In comparison, the $25 slot machines had a 5.86% average when it came to casinos winning. This figure was only higher for multi-denomination machines, which saw a 6.13% of casino winnings in 2022.

There's also a term of "loose" slot machines. This is essentially a gambler's myth that some machines pay out more than others.

Overall, your best chances of finding some "loose" slot machines will be located off The Strip and off Fremont Street. Casinos that are located in North Las Vegas or Henderson will probably have a better chance of getting a pay out per VegasFoodandFun.com's report.

Along with that, Nevada's Gaming Control Board states that, "All gaming devices must: (a) Theoretically pay out a mathematically demonstrable percentage of all amounts wagered, which must not be less than 75 percent for each wager available for play on the device."

This means that Nevada has a "Return to Player" of 75%.  This means that -- in theory -- the player should get their money back 75% of the time, and the casino would get 25%.

However, just because "75%" is the minimum doesn't mean a casino will go that low. So, take this with a grain a salt. And the best rule of Las Vegas: The house always wins.

But despite the slim odds, sometimes slot machines can pay off. If you're a Las Vegas local or a tourist then scroll down below for the best machines to play in Las Vegas! This list is compiled from local reviews and media sources that are Las Vegas-based.

According to GamblingNews.com, the Wheel of Fortunate slot machine pays out jackpots "habitually." There are tons of features and some multipliers to "keep you going in the base game." And according to Casino.org, there are 720 ways to win.

Simple and no-nonsense. There are five pay lines. There are great bonus rounds with multipliers that help you win "big," according to Casino.org.

The Buffalo Grand is a fan-favorite among many slot players. With fun animations and an "all-ways winning system," this machine has two bonus wheels and the big jackpot prizes right at the top of the machine. The retriggers are easy when it comes to free spins and multipliers, according to OnlinegamblingSites.com. Win-lines are not needed. However the symbols on consecutive reels from the left trigger wings. While most of the symbols require three in a row, the higher paying Buffalo and Elk symbols only need two.

Joe Jonas once posted on Instagram about this slot machine, so it must be good right? Well, we're not too sure that this machine being "Joe Jonas" approved means it's a good one. However, it's definitely a popular machine that's favored among many. You can earn tons of free spins -- up to 100! It's a progressive jackpot with 50 paylines, according to JackpotParty.com.

The Monte Carlo slot machine is another "reputable" or "well-known" game in Sin City. The multipliers, promotions and free spins makes this slot an encompassing experience. Along with that, the machine blends roulette with the foundational game of slots. The mixture of roulette, slots with other incentives makes this a popular machine for many tourists.

The Diamond Queen is a five-reel machine with 20 paylines and scatter pays, free game bonuses  and multiple winning combinations. It's another hit on the Vegas casino floor for many seasoned slot players. You can chose from different coin denominations for this machine as well. The theme is fun and it's a great machine to start with.