Overview of Michigan Lottery Winners in May
May was a remarkable month for lottery players in Michigan. Six prizes worth $1 million or more were won or claimed, making it a month to remember. The largest win came from a Lotto 47 ticket purchased online by a player registered in Romulus. This lucky individual, a 38-year-old man from Wayne County, won a staggering $7.19 million. This prize is the largest ever won on MichiganLottery.com.
Details of Other Major Wins
In addition to the Lotto 47 jackpot, several other significant prizes were claimed. A Millionaires Club instant ticket sold in Waterford brought in a $4 million win. Another big win came from a Diamonds & Gold instant ticket sold in Mason, which netted $2 million. A Jumbo Jackpot Slots ticket sold in Mount Clemens won $1.05 million. Additionally, a Mega Millions ticket sold in Davison and a Powerball ticket sold in Pinconning each won $1 million.
St. Clair County Woman Wins $1 Million
A 76-year-old woman from St. Clair County won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s $1,000,000 Deluxe Cash instant game. She purchased the winning ticket at a Kroger store located at 66900 Gratiot Avenue in Richmond. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, bought two $1,000,000 Deluxe Cash tickets for $20. She scratched the tickets in her car and initially couldn’t believe she had won $1 million. To confirm her win, she took the ticket back into the store and scanned it. The message instructed her to file a claim at the Lottery office. She has been rechecking the ticket daily since winning to ensure she wasn’t just seeing things. The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim her prize and opted for a one-time lump sum payment of approximately $693,000 instead of annuity payments for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to pay bills and save the remainder, providing a financial cushion for herself and her husband.
Genesee County Woman Wins $100,000 in Second Chance Drawing
A 54-year-old woman from Genesee County won a $100,000 prize in the Michigan Lottery’s 500X Money Maker second chance game. She opted to remain anonymous and secured her win from a random drawing held on May 28. The winner earned entries by scanning non-winning tickets using the Michigan Lottery app. She was in disbelief upon winning and contacted the Lottery office for confirmation after receiving an email notification. She plans to invest her winnings for a potentially secure financial future.
Wayne County Man Wins Record-Breaking $7.19 Million Lotto Jackpot
A Wayne County man won a record-breaking $7.19 million Lotto 47 jackpot on MichiganLottery.com with numbers drawn on May 22. The winner followed his father’s advice to stick with a consistent set of numbers and purchased an online subscription. Upon receiving an email notification from the lottery, he confirmed his win and opted for a lump sum payment of about $4.9 million. He plans to invest part of his winnings and allocate funds for his children’s college education.
Powerball Jackpot Winner: The Breakfast Club
The winner of the $842.4 million Powerball jackpot has been revealed as a Michigan lottery group known as The Breakfast Club. The group claimed their prize five months after the winning ticket was announced. The group consists of a married couple and an attorney acting as their public representative. Despite state requirements to disclose identities, the winners chose to remain anonymous by forming a club and designating an attorney to claim the prize. The winning numbers for the January 1 drawing were 12-21-42-44-49 with the Powerball number 01. Attorney Mark K. Harder described the group’s emotional journey from shock and sleepless nights to careful consideration of how this event will transform their lives. One winner realized they had won after seeing news about the winning ticket being sold at Food Castle of Grand Blanc, where they purchased it. They dropped their phone upon checking the numbers but continued going to their day jobs despite the win. The group opted for a one-time lump sum payment of about $425 million instead of annuity payments for the full amount. After federal tax (24%) and state tax (4.25%) withholdings, totaling approximately $120 million, the club received about $305 million.
Additional Information
Overall, there were 17 prizes worth $100,000 or more that were won or claimed in May. The summary includes where the big winning tickets were sold or the location where the winner of an online-purchased ticket was registered. Since its launch in April, players have won more than $9 million playing the $1,000,000 Deluxe Cash game. Each $10 ticket offers chances to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $1 million. Over $42 million in prizes remain unclaimed in this game, including two top prizes of $1 million and forty-four prizes of $2,500. In 2023 alone, lottery players have won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games. Lottery instant games can be purchased at any of the 10,500 retailers across Michigan.
Conclusion
The month of May has been a life-changing period for many Michigan lottery players. From the record-breaking $7.19 million Lotto 47 jackpot to the $842.4 million Powerball win by The Breakfast Club, the stories of these winners highlight the excitement and potential of playing the lottery. Whether it’s paying off bills, investing in the future, or simply enjoying newfound financial freedom, these winners’ lives have been forever changed. As more prizes remain unclaimed, the Michigan Lottery continues to offer opportunities for players to dream big and win big.
