Livingston County man wins $450,000 on Michigan Lottery show

Livingston Daily
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LANSING - A Howell man had to take the day off work after finding out he was selected to be a contestant on the Michigan Lottery’s "The Big Spin" show, but he regained his footing in plenty of time to cash in.

Philip Halladay won after spinning the prize wheel on "The Big Spin" show hosted by former Detroit Piston John Salley. Halladay was selected to participate in the show after entering codes from non-winning The Big Spin tickets online.

“I got the call that I was selected as a 'The Big Spin' contestant while I was at work, and needless to say, I had to take the rest of the day off,” said Halladay in a press release. “I came in expecting to win $100,000, so leaving with $450,000 is so surreal. I feel shaky, excited and in shock.

“With the winnings, my fiancee and I plan to have a big wedding, take a trip, and then save the remainder. We have a bright future ahead and a lot to look forward to," he said.

Philip Halladay, of Howell, right, is shown with his $450,000 check after playing "The Big Spin" Michigan Lottery show.
Philip Halladay, of Howell, right, is shown with his $450,000 check after playing "The Big Spin" Michigan Lottery show.

Halladay, 35, was one of five players selected for "The Big Spin" show in a random drawing. Entries are still being accepted into "The Big Spin" second-chance drawing. Players may enter non-winning "The Big Spin" tickets at www.MIBigSpin.com for a chance to appear on the televised game show. Five additional players will be selected to appear on the Lottery’s "The Big Spin" televised events. The final "The Big Spin" second-chance drawing is scheduled to take place on March 1.

Each player selected will spin "The Big Spin" wheel and have a chance to win up to $2 million. All the players who spin wheel are guaranteed to win at least $100,000.

"The Big Spin" televised events will air shortly after evening Lottery drawings. Players may submit non-winning The Big Spin ticket Spin Codes at www.MIBigSpin.com. By entering codes, players will earn entries for the drawings for the opportunity to appear on television and spin the big wheel.

This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: Michigan Lottery pays out for Howell man on The Big Spin