Imagine winning over $600,000 on a lottery ticket you got for Christmas. It happened to a 19-year-old Michigan woman who says the gift was from a friend.

An Early Christmas Gift From a Friend

The Detroit woman says she was out with a friend when he decided to give her an early Christmas present. The gift was a Lucky 7's Fast Cash ticket and it turned out to be a winner.

“I was out with a friend, and he purchased a Lucky 7’s Fast Cash ticket while we were at the gas station,” said the player. “He handed the ticket to me and said he bought it for me because he wanted to get me a little something as an early Christmas gift.”

The woman has chosen to remain anonymous but says they purchased the ticket at a Mobil gas station on Van Dyke Road in Detroit.

We're Checking it Once, We're Checking it Twice

As the pair checked the numbers on the ticket, they were in disbelief that the ticket was actually a winner.

“We looked the ticket over together and when we saw I’d won the jackpot, we started screaming and jumping up and down! We looked the ticket over several times because we couldn’t believe it was real. I called my family right away to tell them the good news.”

Think winning a big lottery jackpot is the answer to all your prayers? It might be, but several Michigan residents have come to regret winning big lottery prizes.

 

Five Michiganians Whose Lives Were Ruined After Winning Big Lottery Jackpots

We all think winning the lottery would solve all of our problems. But you know what they say: "Be careful what you wish for."

Take a look at these five Michigan residents who won life-changing money from the Michigan Lottery. Unfortunately, all of their lives took a drastic turn for the worse after their wins.

Check Out 27 TV Shows That Were All Set in Michigan

Michigan is a great state surrounded by the Great Lakes - and it also makes a great setting for a TV show.

We all know that 'Home Improvement' starring Michigan's own Tim Allen is set here in Michigan, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Or in this case, the tip of the Mitten.

Check out these 27 TV shows that have been based right here in good ol' Michigan.

This Michigan Home Has an Indoor Pool (But Needs a Little TLC)

Just think of the money you'd save on gym memberships.

Owning a house with a pool in Michigan usually means enjoying a pool for about four months and loathing it the rest of the year. Not this house. This baby has an indoor pool that can be used year-round.

Although we do admit that it needs a bit of TLC.