Recent Mega Millions Drawing Results
The latest Mega Millions drawing on August 23, 2024, did not produce a jackpot winner. The jackpot had reached an estimated $527 million, with a cash option of $261.9 million. The winning numbers for this drawing were 69, 66, 28, 44, and 30, with the Mega Ball being 2 and the Megaplier set at 3x. Although no one won the jackpot, a ticket sold in Texas matched the five white balls to win $1 million. Additionally, a ticket sold in Tennessee matched the five white balls and had the Megaplier option, winning $3 million.
Upcoming Mega Millions Drawing
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Drawings are held at 11 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. In Michigan, you can purchase tickets in-store and online until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. The cost to play Mega Millions is $2 per ticket. For an extra $1 per play, you can add the Megaplier feature, which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times.
Lotto 47 Jackpot Winner
A Lotto 47 ticket worth $4.57 million was sold for the drawing held on August 17, 2024. The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn: 03, 08, 27, 34, 40, and 43. The ticket was purchased through the Michigan Lottery website. The winner must claim their prize within one year of the drawing date. To claim the prize, the winner should contact Michigan Lottery’s Player Relations division at 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment. This win marks the fourth time this year that someone has won the Lotto 47 jackpot.
Previous Major Winners
The last major winners from Michigan were members of the Breakfast Club lottery club, who claimed an $842 million Mega Millions jackpot in June 2024. They plan to use their winnings to buy a home in Florida and travel. Players are advised to check their tickets immediately, as a $1 million Mega Millions prize sold in Southfield in 2023 went unclaimed and was instead allocated to the state’s School Aid Fund.
Jackson County Woman Wins Big
A woman from Jackson County won $4 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s World Class Millions instant game. The 48-year-old winner chose to remain anonymous. She purchased her winning ticket at Royal Liquor Food Market, located at 320 West Prospect Street in Jackson. The player typically buys $1 or $2 scratch-off tickets but decided to try the World Class Millions game on a whim. Upon scratching the ticket at home and realizing she won, she showed it to her mother for confirmation. The winner felt that the prize was a gift from her late father, who used to buy her scratch-off tickets.
Claiming the Prize
The winner visited Lottery headquarters to claim her prize and opted for a one-time lump sum payment of approximately $2.7 million instead of annuity payments for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to donate some money and save the remainder as a financial cushion for retirement while continuing to work. Since its launch in June 2023, players have won over $73 million playing World Class Millions. Each $30 ticket offers prizes ranging from $30 up to $4 million, with more than $91 million in prizes still available, including two top prizes of $4 million each, thirteen prizes of $15,000, and 131 prizes of $5,000.
Other Notable Wins
In 2023 alone, lottery players have won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games in Michigan. Lottery instant games can be purchased at retailers across the state. Additional notable wins include an Arenac County man who ignored alerts about a $257K lottery win, a lone ticket that won a $213 million Powerball jackpot on August 12, 2024, and an Oakland County woman who won a $1 million jackpot on an instant lottery ticket. A Genesee County man won the Lucky for Life jackpot after a last-minute stop for tickets, and a Macomb County man won a $795K Fantasy 5 prize after missing another jackpot by one number.
Kent County Man’s Lucky Win
A Kent County man, who occasionally plays the lottery, won a $500,000 jackpot. The winning ticket was chosen by a store clerk at the man’s request. The 55-year-old winner prefers to remain anonymous and usually does not play Cashword games. He had $10 in his pocket and asked the clerk for a $10 ticket, receiving a Luxury Cashword ticket. After scratching the ticket at home, he initially thought he might have won around $1,000 but was unsure. He took the ticket to the store and received a message to file a claim. He then went to his uncle’s house for verification since his uncle frequently plays Cashword tickets. His uncle confirmed that it was indeed a $500,000 winning ticket.
Claiming the Prize
The winning ticket was purchased at Kent Mini Mart on South Main Street in Kent City. The winner claimed his prize at Lottery headquarters in Lansing and plans to buy a new house and truck with his winnings. For more details on Michigan Lottery games, including instant tickets and raffles, visit the official Michigan Lottery site.
Encouragement to Play
The allure of playing the Michigan lottery, particularly scratch-off tickets, is a means to potentially become a millionaire. The difficulty of saving money in today’s economy makes lottery play an exciting alternative. The text encourages readers to try their luck with these games for a chance at winning big prizes. Information was sourced from the Michigan Lottery website as of August 20, 2024. Readers are advised to check the website for the most up-to-date information on available jackpots.
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