More Than $1 Billion Up For Grabs in Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots This Weekend

Posted on July 10, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Michigan Mega Millions and Powerball logoCash keeps piling up in the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, giving players a shot at more than $1 billion this weekend!

The Mega Millions jackpot currently stands at $604 million for tonight’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $266.3 million. If a player wins tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot, it would be the third time the jackpot has been won in 2026, and it also would mark the largest Mega Millions jackpot won this year. Tonight’s drawing will be the 32nd drawing since the jackpot was last won March 17 when one ticket purchased in Ohio won the $60 million jackpot.

The Mega Millions jackpot was last won in Michigan in January 2021 by an Oakland County lottery club. The club won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot. That jackpot was the largest ever won in Michigan.

The Powerball jackpot currently stands at $457 million for Saturday’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $205 million. If a player wins Saturday’s Powerball jackpot, it would be the sixth time the jackpot has been won in 2026, and it would also mark the largest Powerball jackpot won this year. Saturday’s drawing will be the 30th drawing since the jackpot was last won May 2 when two tickets purchased in Florida and Texas split a $20 million jackpot.

The Powerball jackpot was last won in Michigan on Jan. 1, 2024, by a Mid-Michigan lottery club. The club won a $842.4 million Powerball jackpot with a ticket purchased in Grand Blanc. That jackpot is the largest Powerball prize ever won in Michigan.

Players have plenty of time to purchase tickets for both drawings. Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Mega Millions tickets until 10:45 p.m. tonight. Powerball tickets may be purchased until 9:58 p.m. Saturday night. Tickets for both games also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

Mega Millions plays may be purchased for $5 each at Lottery retailers across the state and online at MichiganLottery.com. Each wager includes a built-in multiplier that multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times to a maximum of $10 million. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Powerball plays may be purchased for $2 each at Lottery retailers across the state and online at MichiganLottery.com. A “Power Play” option that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times to a maximum of $2 million may be added to any Powerball play for only $1. For an additional $1 per play, Double Play may be added to a Powerball ticket, giving players a second chance to win up to $10 million in the nightly Double Play drawing.

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Wayne County Woman Wins $100,000 Playing the Michigan Lottery’s Firework Fortune Frenzy Online Instant Game

Posted on July 8, 2026 by MI-Lottery


A Wayne County woman turned a $700 prize into a $100,000 prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Firework Fortune Frenzy online instant game!

“I was bored one night after my husband went to bed, so I logged on to my Lottery account to play some games,” said the 80-year-old-player, who chose to remain anonymous. “The Firework Fortune Frenzy game looked fun and easy, so I deposited money and started playing.

“Right off the bat I won around $700, so I used my winnings to play some more and played a higher wager. I was getting ready to call it quits and log out when the screen lit up showing a $100,000 prize! I woke my husband up and told him, but he didn’t believe me, so I ended up calling the Lottery to make sure it was real.”

The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. With her winnings, she plans to take a trip and then save the remainder.

Michigan Lottery players have a chance to win prizes ranging from $1 up to multimillion-dollar jackpots playing online instant games, Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Lotto 47, and Fantasy 5 online. Through its online platform, the Lottery offers players more than 200 different games with plays ranging in price from 5 cents to $50. More than 1 million players have registered to play the Lottery’s online games, which were launched in 2014. For more information or to play online, visit https://news.michiganlottery.com/OnlineGames.

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$576 Million Jackpot Up for Grabs in Tonight’s Mega Millions Drawing

Posted on July 7, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Michigan Mega Millions logoMore than half a billion dollars is up for grabs in tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot, giving players a shot at $576 million! The cash option for the jackpot is $253.9 million.

If a player wins tonight’s jackpot, it would be the third time the jackpot has been won in 2026, and it also would mark the largest Mega Millions jackpot won this year. Tonight’s drawing will be the 32nd drawing since the jackpot was last won March 17 when one ticket purchased in Ohio won the $60 million jackpot.

Since the Mega Millions jackpot run began March 20, Michigan Lottery players have won more than $5.6 million in prizes.

The Mega Millions jackpot was last won in Michigan in January 2021 by an Oakland County lottery club. The club won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot. That jackpot was the largest ever won in Michigan.

Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Mega Millions tickets until 10:45 p.m. tonight. Tickets also can be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

Mega Millions plays may be purchased for $5 each at Lottery retailers across the state and online at MichiganLottery.com. Each wager includes a built-in multiplier that multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times to a maximum of $10 million. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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$542 Million Jackpot Up for Grabs in Friday’s Mega Millions Drawing

Posted on July 2, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Michigan Mega Millions logoA Michigan Lottery player could kick off their holiday weekend by becoming a millionaire if they win Friday’s $542 million Mega Millions jackpot! The cash option for the jackpot is $242 million.

If a player wins Friday’s jackpot, it would be the third time the jackpot has been won in 2026, and it also would mark the largest Mega Millions jackpot won this year. Friday’s drawing will be the 31st drawing since the jackpot was last won March 17 when one ticket purchased in Ohio won the $60 million jackpot.

Since the Mega Millions jackpot run began March 20, Michigan Lottery players have won more than $5.3 million in prizes.

The Mega Millions jackpot was last won in Michigan in January 2021 by an Oakland County lottery club. The club won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot. That jackpot was the largest ever won in Michigan.

Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Mega Millions tickets until 10:45 p.m. Friday. Tickets also can be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

Mega Millions plays may be purchased for $5 each at Lottery retailers across the state and online at MichiganLottery.com. Each wager includes a built-in multiplier that multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times to a maximum of $10 million. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Michigan Lottery Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day

Posted on July 2, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Happy Fourth of July Text Over Fireworks Background and American FlagIn observance of Independence Day, the Michigan Lottery headquarters in Lansing and all Lottery regional offices located in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Saginaw, and Sterling Heights will be closed on Friday, July 3.

All regularly scheduled drawings will take place on Friday.

The bank claim centers that the Michigan Lottery has teamed up with may have office hours on Friday, however, they won’t be able to process claims, because the Lottery offices will be closed.

All Lottery offices will reopen on Monday at 7:45 am.

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