Jumping Jackpot: Powerball Jackpot Increases to $960 Million for Saturday’s Drawing

Posted on September 29, 2023 by MI_Lottery

PowerballThe Powerball jackpot has increased to $960 million for Saturday’s drawing, making it the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. The cash option for the jackpot is $441.4 million.

If a lucky player wins Saturday’s Powerball jackpot, it would be the second largest Powerball jackpot won this year and the ninth largest jackpot won in U.S. Lottery history.

Saturday’s drawing will be the 31st drawing since the Powerball jackpot was last won on July 19. One ticket purchased in California won the $1.08 billion jackpot. The jackpot was the largest Powerball jackpot won this year and the third largest jackpot in Powerball history.

The last Michigan player to win a Powerball jackpot was Cristy Davis, of Waterford. Davis won the game’s $70 million jackpot on Feb. 12, 2020.

Players have plenty of time to purchase tickets for the drawing. Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Powerball tickets until 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

Powerball drawings take place at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday and may be watched live online at: http://www.powerball.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.

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Oakland County Lottery Club Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize from the Michigan Lottery

Posted on September 29, 2023 by MI_Lottery
Three members of the Rak Pack lottery club holding their $1 million checks. Diane Quist (left), Jade Rakowicz (middle), Deborah Gruschow (right)

Three members of the Rak Pack lottery club holding their $1 million checks. Diane Quist (left), Jade Rakowicz (middle), Deborah Gruschow (right)

An Oakland County lottery club claimed their $1 million Powerball prize just weeks before the prize was set to expire.

The five-person Rak Pack lottery club matched the five white balls in the Oct. 29, 2022, drawing to win the big prize: 19-31-40-46-57. They bought their winning ticket at the Shell gas station, located at 18913 LaPorte Road in New Buffalo.

“A few members of our family threw in money and bought several Powerball tickets since the jackpot was at $825 million,” said the club’s representative, Gregory Rakowicz. “I checked our tickets the morning after the drawing over a cup of coffee. When I saw we matched five numbers for a $1 million prize, I started shaking. I kept checking the numbers on our ticket and the winning numbers to make sure I was seeing things right.

“I called the other club members to tell them what we won, but it took some of them a few hours to call me back. I was so excited and couldn’t wait to tell them, so it was hard to be patient while I waited for them to call me!”

The club recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the prize. With their winnings, they plan to complete home improvements, pay student loans, and save.

The Powerball jackpot was last won on July 19. One ticket bought in California won the $1.08 billion jackpot. The current jackpot stands at $925 million.

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, and Puerto Rico.

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Kent County Man Wins $8.75 Million Lotto 47 Jackpot

Posted on September 28, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Winning TicketA Kent County man who has been “dreaming of winning big” for years won an $8.75 million Lotto 47 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

The lucky 60-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers on Aug. 19: 07-16-18-27-39-40. He bought his winning ticket at Paris Spirits & Wine, located at 2871 East Paris Southeast in Kentwood.

“I have been playing the Lottery for years and dreaming of winning big,” said the player. “I checked the ticket Sunday morning and couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw I matched all the numbers. I called for my wife and had her look the ticket over to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.

“Once my wife confirmed I’d won, she called for my son to have him triple check the ticket too. We were all stunned!”

The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of about $6 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With his winnings, he plans to complete some home improvements and invest.

“Winning is life-changing, surreal, and amazing,” the player said.

Each Lotto 47 play is only $1. Players select six numbers from one to 47 for a chance to win a jackpot starting at $1 million and that grows until someone wins it. For an additional $1 per play, Double Play may be added to a Lotto 47 ticket, giving players a second chance to win up to $1.5 million in the nightly Double Play drawing. For an additional $1 per game, players may add EZMatch to their ticket for a chance to win up to $500 instantly. Lotto 47 drawings take place on Wednesday and Saturday at 7:29 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at a retailer or online at MichiganLottery.com until 7:08 p.m. on the day of the drawing.

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Powerball Jackpot Increases to $850 Million for Tonight’s Drawing

Posted on September 27, 2023 by MI_Lottery

PowerballCash keeps piling up in the Powerball jackpot which has increased to $850 million for tonight’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $397.4 million.

If a lucky player wins tonight’s Powerball jackpot, it would be the second largest Powerball jackpot won this year and the fourth largest Powerball jackpot ever won.

Tonight’s drawing will be the 30th drawing since the Powerball jackpot was last won on July 19. One ticket purchased in California won the $1.08 billion jackpot. The jackpot was the largest Powerball jackpot won this year and the third largest jackpot in Powerball history.

The last Michigan player to win a Powerball jackpot was Cristy Davis, of Waterford. Davis won the game’s $70 million jackpot on Feb. 12, 2020.

Players have plenty of time to purchase tickets for the drawing. Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Powerball tickets until 9:45 p.m. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

Powerball drawings take place at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday and may be watched live online at: http://www.powerball.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.

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Oakland County Man Wins $200,000 Club Keno Prize from the Michigan Lottery

Posted on September 27, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Winning TicketAn Oakland County man is planning to “start building his empire” after winning a $200,000 prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Club Keno game.

The 45-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, won $20,000 when his Club Keno numbers – 01-03-04-07-11-16-24-29 – matched eight of the 20 Club Keno numbers drawn in draw 2242363 on Sept. 5. Thanks to The KICKER, the prize was multiplied to $200,000. He bought his winning ticket at County Fair Market, located at 22828 Dequindre Road in Warren.

“I got a text from a friend asking if I won big playing Club Keno because he saw a $200,000 prize was won at the store I usually buy my tickets from,” said the player. “I’d just bought a Club Keno ticket from that store, so I pulled it out of my pocket and scanned it on the Lottery app.

“When the winning amount came up on the screen, all I could think was: ‘Wow it really was me!’ I’d never won a big prize like this, so it was pretty unbelievable!”

The lucky player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize.

“I plan to use my winnings to start a business and start building my empire,” the player said.

Club Keno gives players 37 different ways to play and win. Players select up to 10 numbers to match from one to 80, with prize amounts determined based on the amount the player wagered. Club Keno may be played at Lottery retailers across the state. Drawings are every three and a half minutes. Results and live drawings may be found online at MichiganLottery.com.

In 2022, Lottery players won more than $407 million playing Club Keno, The KICKER, The Extra, and The Jack.

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