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A Michigan man used winnings from a small lottery victory to win an even larger payday – worth more than $714,000

The 39-year-old from Kent County said the first thing he did after winning the major jackpot was "give the cashier a hug"

Now, the man plans to use his money for bills and his kids' college funds

A Michigan man turned a small lottery win into a big pay day.

The 39-year-old man from Kent County said his luck began with a $300 win after spending $30 on a Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash ticket, according to a press release from Michigan Lottery officials.

After that, the man decided to use $20 of his winnings to buy a Super Lucky 7s ticket at the Exit 76 — Meadowbrook on Town Center Court Southeast in Grand Rapids. That’s when he got even luckier.

“I scanned th

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