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A Mega Millions ticket purchased online by a player in Fairgrove, Michigan, matched the five white balls drawn on Friday night, winning a $1 million prize. The winner is advised to contact the Michigan Lottery's Player Relations division to claim the prize, which must be done within a year of the drawing.
Anna Marquez, a 31-year-old woman from Bay City, Michigan, claimed a $1 million Mega Millions prize after matching the five white balls in the March 5 drawing with a ticket she bought online at MichiganLottery.com. Marquez plans to use her winnings to buy a house, pay bills, and save the remainder.
Jennifer Vackaro, an Oakland County woman, won a $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery after matching the five white balls in the March 2 drawing with a ticket she bought at Andale Mexican Grill & Cantina in Commerce Township. She discovered her win through a Facebook post and plans to use her winnings to take her family on a trip and save the remainder.
A $1 million winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Southfield, Michigan for the drawing held on March 17, 2023 is set to expire on March 15, 2024, if not claimed. Players are urged to check their old tickets before the deadline. The winner must contact the Michigan Lottery’s Player Relations division to schedule an appointment to claim the prize in person at the Michigan Lottery headquarters in Lansing. If unclaimed, the money will go to the state School Aid Fund.
A Michigan Lottery player has until March 15, 2024, to claim a $1 million Mega Millions prize from a ticket sold at a CVS Pharmacy in Southfield, Michigan. If unclaimed, the money will go to Michigan’s School Aid Fund. Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday, and tickets can be purchased online or at retailers until 10:45 p.m. the day of the drawing.
A 21-year-old man from Livingston County, Michigan, won $500,000 on his first-ever lottery ticket, the Wild Side instant game, which he purchased at a convenience store in Saginaw. He claimed the prize on his 21st birthday and plans to use the money for studying abroad, tuition, and savings. This win comes shortly after a $842 million Powerball ticket was sold in Michigan.
A three-person lottery club from Ottawa County, Michigan, won a $6 million jackpot after one member scratched off a Michigan Lottery 500X Money Maker instant ticket. The club elected to receive a one-time, lump-sum payment of $4.1 million and plans to pay off their mortgages and save the remainder. The winning ticket was purchased at the Down The Hatch Party Store in Holland, and the club members are still in disbelief over their big win.
A lucky lottery player in Northern Michigan won the Lotto 47 jackpot worth $4.37 million with a ticket sold at the Amvets Post 110 in Cadillac. The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn, marking the first jackpot win of the year. The winner is urged to contact the Michigan Lottery to claim their prize within one year. This win follows the Wolverine FLL lottery club's $1.05 billion jackpot claim in March 2021, and serves as a reminder for players to check their tickets promptly to avoid missing out on winnings.
Reagan Blanton of Canton, Michigan, was shocked to discover she had won $3 million in the Mega Millions drawing after purchasing a ticket online. Matching the first five numbers, she initially won $1 million, which was tripled to $3 million due to the Megaplier. Blanton plans to invest her winnings and was surprised by her unexpected windfall.
A 30-year-old woman from Michigan's Upper Peninsula won a $2 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Cash Multiplier instant game after a store clerk's recommendation. She opted for a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million and plans to use the winnings to pay bills and invest. Additionally, a winning $842 million Powerball ticket was also sold in Michigan.
A Dearborn man, Waleed Abdulshafi, won $1 million from the Michigan Lottery after matching the five white balls in a Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Fraser, Macomb County. This win occurred during the $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot run, which ended on October 11th. Michigan Lottery players won over $13 million in prizes during this period, including six prizes of $1 million or more.
A man from Lake Orion, Michigan, won a $160,405 prize playing the Michigan Lottery's Jackpot Slots Fast Cash game. Rodd Cunningham purchased the winning ticket at Old Detroit Bar and Grille and discovered his win when he scanned the ticket on the app. He plans to use the money for home improvements and save the rest.
Bonnie Hitchings, a woman from Otsego County, Michigan, won a $1 million jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery's Cashword Times 20 instant game. She initially wanted to buy a different ticket but ended up purchasing the winning ticket because the one she wanted was sold out. Hitchings plans to take a trip to Alaska and invest the remaining money after receiving a one-time, lump-sum payment of $634,000.
An Illinois man, Michael Sopejstal, won $390,000 in the Lucky For Life lottery after a gas station employee mistakenly printed a ticket with 10 lines for one draw instead of 10 draws. Sopejstal decided to receive his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment and plans to use the money for travel and savings. The Lucky For Life lottery offers a top prize of $1,000 a day for life, requiring players to match an extra Lucky Ball in addition to the first five numbers.
A gas station employee's mistake led to Michael Sopejstal winning $25,000 a year for life in the Michigan Lottery. Sopejstal, who lives in Illinois, regularly buys Lucky for Life tickets when he visits Michigan. On September 17, the gas station accidentally printed a ticket with 10 lines for a single draw, and Sopejstal decided to keep it. He recently claimed his prize and opted for a one-time lump sum payment of $390,000. Sopejstal plans to use the money for travel and savings.