Last night’s Powerball jackpot was the third largest in Powerball history, and the seventh largest in US history.
The winning ticket was sold at the Sunoco Station at 1489 N. Main St. in Lapeer.
The winner must contact the Lottery’s Public Relations Division at (517)373-1237 to set up an appointment to claim the prize.
Over 95 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to retailers. In fiscal year 2011, the contribution to schools was over $727.3 million. Since its inception in 1972, the Lottery has contributed over $16 billion to education in Michigan.
For information on all Lottery games, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at www.michiganlottery.com.
“The Michigan Lottery. All across the state good things happen.”
Contact: Andi Brancato, PR Director 517-335-5648
Agency: Michigan Lottery Public Relations