$687 Million Up for Grabs in Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot

Posted on October 26, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Powerball LogoMichiganders have a chance to cash in tonight with a huge $687 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs! The cash option for the jackpot is $294.7 million.

If a player wins tonight’s jackpot, it would be the seventh time the jackpot has been won in 2026, and it would also mark the second largest Powerball jackpot won this year. Tonight’s drawing will be the 32nd drawing since the jackpot was last won on Aug. 12 when one ticket purchased in Illinois won the $1.04 billion jackpot.

Since the Powerball jackpot run began Aug. 15, Michigan Lottery players have won more than $3.7 million in prizes, including one $1 million prize. That prize was won on Oct. 19 with a ticket bought at the Kroger store, located at 2200 East 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak.

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

Retailers throughout the state are selling Powerball tickets until 9:58 p.m. tonight. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

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.

The Powerball drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday and may be watched live online at: http://www.powerball.com. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

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Holiday-Themed Games from Michigan Lottery Offer Chances to Stuff Stockings and Pockets with Cash

Posted on October 26, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Festive image displaying a collection of the Michigan Lottery's new holiday-themed lottery tickets with prices ranging from $1 to $20. The tickets feature designs related to the holiday season. A central message reads, "Surprise Them With Something Special." An illustration of a smartphone shows the game "North Pole Riches." The overall theme is wintery, with snowflakes in the background.The holiday season is approaching, and the Michigan Lottery is celebrating with five holiday-themed instant games offering millions in prizes!

The holiday-themed games are scheduled to launch Oct. 27. This season’s instant games are:

  • Holiday Cookie Cash – Each $1 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $1 up to $500, with $6.2 million in total cash prizes available.
  • Freezin’ Greetings – Each $2 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $2 up to $10,000, with $9.9 million in total cash prizes available.
  • Merry & Bright – Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $300,000, with $18.7 million in total cash prizes available.
  • Cash Countdown – Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $500,000, with $25 million in total cash prizes available.
  • Holiday Blowout! – Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win a $100, $200, or $500 prize with $34.7 million in total cash prizes available. Holiday Blowout! is the first-ever $20 holiday-themed game offered by the Michigan Lottery.

In addition to offering players more than $94 million in total cash prizes, the holiday instant games also offer more than $10 million in retailer commissions.

The holidays may be a stressful time for some people, and it is best to avoid gaming activities when stressed. All Lottery players must be at least 18 years old, so Lottery tickets shouldn’t be used as gifts for minors. The Lottery reminds players: knowing your limits is always the best bet. The 1-800-GAMBLER Helpline is available to provide free, one-on-one support for players who may have a gambling problem. For confidential help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, players may call 1-800-GAMBLER. Chat and text options also are available through www.michiganlottery.com.

In 2025, Lottery players won more than $1.7 billion playing instant games.

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

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More Than $1.1 Billion Up for Grabs in Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots This Weekend

Posted on October 23, 2026 by MI-Lottery

The image features logos for Michigan Mega Millions and Powerball on a background of numerous US hundred-dollar bills.There are more than one billion reasons to play Mega Millions and Powerball this weekend with jackpots topping a combined total of $1.1 billion!

The Mega Millions jackpot currently stands at $433 million for tonight’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $178.6 million. If a player wins tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot, it would be the fourth time the jackpot has been won in 2026. Tonight’s drawing will be the 25th drawing since the jackpot was last won on July 28 when one ticket purchased in Florida won the $803 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 $674 million for Saturday’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $283.9 million. If a player wins Saturday’s Powerball jackpot, it would be the seventh time the jackpot has been won in 2026. Saturday’s drawing will be the 31st drawing since the jackpot was last won on Aug. 12 when one ticket purchased in Illinois won the $1.04 billion jackpot.

The Powerball jackpot was last won in Michigan on Jan. 1, 2024, by a Mid-Michigan lottery club. The club won an $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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Birthday Bucks: Oakland County Woman Wins $150,000 Playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lucky Coins Disco Pig Online Instant Game

Posted on October 22, 2026 by MI-Lottery

A Michigan Lottery big winner alert featuring a smartphone displaying a $150,000 win in the game "Lucky Coins Disco Pig." The text announces a $150,000 winner online in Franklin, MI. The background is filled with large, gold coins.An Oakland County woman used money she received as a birthday gift to play the Michigan Lottery’s Lucky Coins Disco Pig online instant game and won a $150,000 prize!

“My aunt sent me a card with money in it for my birthday which was a few days prior, so I used the money buy an online game card,” said the 47-year-old-player, who chose to remain anonymous. “I was playing Lucky Coins Disco Pig and decided to do one $20 wager. When the game finished and $150,000 came up on the screen, I thought to myself: ‘Did I play in demo mode? This can’t be real!’ It was the best birthday gift ever!”

The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim her prize. With her winnings, she plans to buy a new car 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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Climb Continues: $635 Million Up for Grabs in Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot

Posted on October 21, 2026 by MI-Lottery

Powerball logo No one matched all six numbers to win Monday’s Powerball jackpot, giving Michiganders a shot at $635 million tonight! The cash option for the jackpot is $267.5 million.

If a player wins tonight’s jackpot, it would be the seventh time the jackpot has been won in 2026, and it would also mark the second largest Powerball jackpot won this year. Tonight’s drawing will be the 30th drawing since the jackpot was last won on Aug. 12 when one ticket purchased in Illinois won the $1.04 billion jackpot.

Since the Powerball jackpot run began Aug. 15, Michigan Lottery players have won more than $3.4 million in prizes, including one $1 million prize. That prize was won in Monday’s drawing with a ticket bought at the Kroger store, located at 2200 East 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak.

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

Retailers throughout the state are selling Powerball tickets until 9:58 p.m. tonight. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

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.

The Powerball drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday and may be watched live online at: http://www.powerball.com. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

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