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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Red Ball Double Draw Gives Daily 3 Players Extra Chances to Win in July

Posted on June 30, 2026 by MI-Lottery

A person smiling and holding Daily 3 lottery tickets and cash. The text says, "Two chances to win when the red ball is drawn! Daily 3 Red Ball Double Draw! For a limited time in July Mon–Sat evening drawings."The Michigan Lottery is giving evening Daily 3 players extra chances to win in July with the Red Ball Double Draw promotion!

Beginning July 1, five white balls and one red ball will be loaded into a drum and a special “Double Draw” will be shown after the regular Daily 3 evening drawing. If a white ball is drawn, it will be removed from the drum, set aside, and another “Double Draw” will occur the next day. When the red ball is drawn, the Lottery will conduct a second Daily 3 evening drawing. Once the red ball has been drawn, all balls are loaded back into the drum for the next Daily 3 evening drawing.

The Red Ball Double Draw promotion applies to Daily 3 evening drawings Monday through Saturday only. The promotion will run for a limited time in July. Best of all, the Red Ball Double Draw promotion is free for players!

Players have five ways to play the Daily 3 game: Straight, Boxed, Two-Way, 1-Off, and Wheeled. Prize amounts vary based on the way a number is played, and on the order in which the winning numbers are drawn. Daily 3 wagers cost 50 cents or $1. Players may select a three-digit number, or choose an easy pick play. There are two Daily 3 drawings a day, seven days a week, at 12:59 p.m. and 7:29 p.m.30

Daily 3 may be played at the 10,500 Michigan Lottery retailers across the state.

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