Westland Woman Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
Catherine Martin, a resident of Westland, Michigan, recently experienced a life-changing moment when she won a $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. The winning numbers for the September 4 drawing were 07-10-21-33-59, which matched the five white balls on her ticket. Martin purchased her winning ticket at MD Westland LLC, located at 32919 Cherry Hill Road in Westland. She plays Powerball every week using a special set of numbers and was informed of her win by her husband while she was at work. Initially stunned and in disbelief about her win, Martin kept it a secret until surprising her family with the news on Christmas.
Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli highlighted how lottery games can have a profound impact on winners’ lives. Martin plans to use part of her winnings for her grandchildren’s college education. She visited the Lottery headquarters to claim her prize and plans to invest and save for retirement as well as fund her grandkids’ college educations with the winnings. Powerball tickets are available for purchase at $2 each across various retailers in Michigan and online. Additional options like “Power Play” and “Double Play” can be added for extra chances to win larger prizes. Powerball drawings occur three times a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—and can be watched live online. Tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Lotto 47 Jackpot Won in Taylor
A Michigan Lottery player won the Lotto 47 jackpot for the second time in as many days. The winning ticket matched the numbers 04-08-17-28-36-43 and was purchased at Mac’s II Inc. in Taylor. The jackpot prize was $1.3 million. Earlier in the week, another player won a $1 million Mega Millions prize with a ticket bought at a Shell gas station in New Baltimore. Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli expressed optimism about more big wins for players in 2025. In 2024, the Lotto 47 jackpot was won eight times, totaling over $23 million in winnings. Winners are advised to contact the Lottery’s Player Relations division to claim their prizes.
Lotto 47 and Mega Millions tickets are valid for one year from the date of the drawing. Each Lotto 47 play costs $1, with players selecting six numbers from one to 47 for a chance to win a starting jackpot of $1 million that grows until it is won. Players can add Double Play for an additional $1 per play, offering a second chance to win up to $1.5 million in nightly drawings. EZ Match can be added for an extra $1 per game, providing a chance to win up to $500 instantly. Lotto 47 drawings occur on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7:29 p.m., with tickets available until 7:08 p.m. on drawing days both at retailers and online at MichiganLottery.com. Total prizes claimed by players last week amounted to $83,326,659.
Michigan’s First Millionaire of 2025
A Michigan Lottery player won $1 million in the Mega Millions game just a week into 2025. The player matched all five white balls (20, 24, 33, 39, and 48) but did not match the yellow Mega Ball (18). This Michigan player was the only one to win $1 million by matching all five white balls in that drawing. No one won the Mega Millions jackpot, which was estimated at about $62 million. The Mega Millions game is available in 45 states across the U.S. The next jackpot for Friday increased to approximately $77 million. Ten other players won $10,000 each by matching four numbers and the Mega Ball.
The winning ticket was purchased at a Shell gas station on Green Street in New Baltimore, Michigan. New Baltimore is located on Lake St. Clair’s shore in Macomb County, about 10 miles northeast of Mount Clemens. The winner has one year to claim their prize. Suzanna Shkreli, Michigan Lottery Commissioner, expressed her pleasure with Michigan starting 2025 with a $1 million lottery win and congratulated the winner. Legislation has been introduced to protect Michigan Lottery winners’ anonymity; however, currently, residents who win multi-state lottery jackpots cannot remain anonymous. There is a loophole that helps winners protect their identity.
Wayne County Woman’s Secret Win
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Conclusion: A Year of Big Wins
The Michigan Lottery has seen a remarkable start to 2025 with several significant wins. From Catherine Martin’s $1 million Powerball prize to the Lotto 47 jackpot in Taylor and the Mega Millions win in New Baltimore, Michigan residents have had a lucky streak. These stories highlight the life-changing impact of lottery wins and the excitement they bring to communities. As the year progresses, the Michigan Lottery continues to offer opportunities for players to win big, with various games and jackpots available. Whether it’s through Powerball, Lotto 47, or Mega Millions, the chance to become a millionaire is just a ticket away.
