New Treasure Trove Tripler Game Added to Fast Cash Lineup

Posted on February 20, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Promotional image for the Michigan Lottery's new Treasure Trove Tripler Fast Cash game featuring an image of the ticket and text reading "Pays 100% of the Jackpot + $250,000" and mentions "18 ways to win!" The ticket costs $20. At the bottom, there's a note about gambling responsibly.The new Treasure Trove Tripler game is coming to the Michigan Lottery’s popular Fast Cash lineup this weekend!

Treasure Trove Tripler is scheduled to launch Feb. 22. Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $12,000 and 100% of the Fast Cash jackpot plus $250,000.

The new game will give players 18 chances to win by matching all three of their numbers to any of the winning numbers. Plus, players can triple their prize by finding an “x” symbol and matching just two numbers in the same game. Each game is played separately.

Fast Cash games are a series of instant-win games that print from terminals at Lottery retailers. Fast Cash tickets range in price from $2 per play up to $30 per play.

Fast Cash games offer a progressive jackpot that can be won instantly. Every Fast Cash ticket gives players a chance to win all or part of the progressive jackpot.

All of the Fast Cash games feed into one jackpot, which grows with every ticket purchased. The current jackpot amount prints on each ticket, so players always know the amount of the jackpot up for grabs. The jackpot may be won at any time. As soon as the jackpot is hit, a new one starts to grow.

Available Fast Cash games are:

  • Wild Time Progressive – Each $2 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $2 up to $500 and 20 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Lucky Clover – Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $3,500 and 50 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Diamond Wild Time Progressive – Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $3,000 and 50 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Michigan Money – Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $4,500 and 50 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Detroit Lions Rush For Riches – Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $5,500 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Double Win Wild Time Progressive – Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $6,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Jackpot Slots – Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $5,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Lucky 7s – Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $4,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Super Lucky 7s – Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $9,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot, plus $250,000.
  • Jumbo Jackpot Slots – Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $10,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot plus $250,000.
  • Extreme Green – Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $11,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot plus $250,000.
  • Jackpot Slots Millionaire – Each $30 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $30 up to $20,000 and 100% of the Fast Cash jackpot plus $1 million.

Fast Cash prizes never sell out and there is no waiting for a drawing as all games are played immediately.

Fast Cash games may be purchased at retailers across the state.

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Ingham County Man Wins $1 Million Playing Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker Instant Game

Posted on February 19, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Winning TicketAn Ingham County man is still in awe after winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker instant game!

“I buy lottery tickets often, but I only play the $50 games,” said the lucky 55-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous. “I bought a Millionaire Maker ticket, scratched the barcode, and scanned it at the store. When I got a message to file a claim, I went out to my car and scratched the rest of the ticket.

“I was so excited when I saw I won $1 million that it was hard to even drive home because I couldn’t focus! I’m still in awe and waiting for it to fully sink in.”

The player bought his winning ticket at Louie’s Party Store, located at 1931 South Washington Avenue in Lansing. He recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $693,000 rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With his winnings, he plans to pay off his home and buy a new truck.

Players have won more than $72 million playing Millionaire Maker, which launched in September 2025. Each $50 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $50 up to $6 million. More than $239 million in prizes remain, including one $6 million top prize, 11 $1 million prizes, and 50 $10,000 prizes.

In 2024, Lottery players won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games.

Lottery instant games may be purchased at retailers across the state.

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Van Buren County Man Wins $300,000 Playing the Michigan Lottery’s Safe Cracker Cashword Instant Game

Posted on February 18, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Winning TicketA Van Buren County man had to double, triple, and quadruple check his Safe Cracker Cashword ticket after winning the game’s $300,000 top prize!

“I buy a few Cashword tickets a week because I like them and think they’re fun,” said the 46-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous. “When I scratched the ticket and saw I won $300,000, I had to double, triple, and quadruple check it. When I was sure of what I was seeing, I had my wife look over it too. She also counted 10 words, so then we called the Lottery to verify the big win!”

The player bought his winning ticket at the Broadway Shell, located at 469 Broadway Street in South Haven. He recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim his prize. He plans to save his winnings.

Players have won more than $31 million playing the Safe Cracker Cashword instant game, which launched in December 2024. Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $300,000. More than $4 million in prizes remain, including 23 $1,000 prizes.

In 2024, Lottery players won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games.

Lottery instant games may be purchased at retailers across the state.

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Tuscola County Educator Wins Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan Lottery

Posted on February 17, 2026 by MI-Lottery
Acting Lottery Commissioner, Joe Froehlich, presents Jacob Dohrmann with his Excellence in Education check.

Acting Lottery Commissioner, Joe Froehlich, presents Jacob Dohrmann with his Excellence in Education check.

A Tuscola County educator who is known as a dynamic and passionate educator has been honored with an Excellence In Education award from the Michigan Lottery.

The award winner, Jacob Dohrmann, is a middle school STEAM teacher at Reese Middle School. The school is part of the Reese Public Schools.

The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence In Education awards in 2014 to recognize outstanding public-school educators across the state during the school year.

Winners of the weekly award receive a $2,000 cash prize. At the end of the school year, one of the weekly award winners will be selected to receive the Lottery’s Educator of the Year award and will receive a $10,000 cash prize.

Each winner also is featured in a news segment on the Lottery’s media partner stations: WXYZ-TV in Detroit, FOX 17 in Grand Rapids, FOX 47 in Lansing, WLUC in Marquette, WNEM-TV in Saginaw, and WWTV-TV in Traverse City. The news segment featuring Dohrmann will air this evening.

Dohrmann said his desire to make a difference in students’ lives attracted him to a career in education.

“I started out of high school working with migrant students for Reese Summer Migrant program. The program and the people were amazing to work with. I originally started college thinking I was going to be a meteorologist, but I felt a calling to help make a difference in students’ lives. The relationships and impact I’m able to be a part of with students drew me to pursue a career in education. Helping students realize their potential, exposing them to new opportunities, and being part of academic and extracurricular activities which open the world to students in our small community motivates me every day.”

Dohrmann was nominated for the award by the parent of a student and school board member.

“Mr. Dohrmann is a dynamic middle school STEAM educator whose enthusiasm and commitment consistently inspire students to pursue excellence across disciplines. As the founder of the ROVE student group, a K–12 STEM education club, he’s cultivated a space for curiosity and innovation. His involvement in the Reese Summer Migrant Program, coaching roles, and leadership as a school play director reflect his unwavering dedication to providing students with diverse, enriching opportunities, including access to the arts. Calling him passionate barely scratches the surface. One of the hallmarks of Mr. Dohrmann’s teaching is his ability to transform learning into joyful, hands-on experiences that spark genuine excitement for STEAM. Whether racing RC cars on weekends with kids, or if it’s trading quirky pins from his legendary fanny pack or tapping trees to make syrup for a celebratory pancake breakfast, his classroom is a place where creativity meets connection. Students light up around him energized, engaged, and eager to learn.”

Dohrrman earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Central Michigan University. He has been an educator for 25 years, the last three in his current position.

Excellence in Education award nominees are evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Excellence – Their work consistently helps students and/or their schools or school districts advance to higher levels of academic achievement.
  • Dedication – They consistently go above and beyond expectations to help students succeed.
  • Inspiration – Their work inspires others around them to exceed expectations either academically or professionally.
  • Leadership – They demonstrate clear leadership skills in their positions with their school or school districts.
  • Effectiveness – The nominee’s work has clear and positive results on the educational advancement of students within the school or school district.
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New Millionaire for Life Game Coming; Daily Drawings Offer a Chance to Win the Jackpot of a Lifetime

Posted on February 13, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Promotional image for the Michigan Lottery's new "Millionaire for Life" game. Text reads that the top prize is $1,000,000 a year for life, and the second prize is $100,000 a year for life and drawings every dayA new national draw game, Millionaire for Life, is giving players the chance to win the jackpot of a lifetime with drawings every day!

Millionaire for Life is scheduled to launch Feb. 22. Each ticket will cost $5 and offer players a chance to win a grand prize of $1 million a year for life and a second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life. Other prizes range from $8 up to $7,500. A full prize matrix is available here.

To play, players will use a play slip to select five white balls ranging from 1 to 58 and one Millionaire Ball ranging from 1 to 5. An easy pick option will also be available. Players will match the numbers on their ticket to the numbers drawn in the corresponding drawing for their ticket to win a prize.

Millionaire for Life will replace the current Lucky for Life game. The last Lucky for Life drawing will take place Feb. 21.

Millionaire for Life may be played at Lottery retailers across the state or online at MichiganLottery.com. Drawings will take place daily at 11:15 p.m.

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