Wayne County Man Wins $2 Million Playing Michigan Lottery’s Scorching Hot 7’s Instant Game

Posted on July 26, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Winning TicketA Wayne County man says winning $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Scorching Hot 7’s instant game “doesn’t feel real.”

The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at the Grove Mini Mart, located at 745 S. Grove Street in Ypsilanti.

“I had recently bought a couple of Scorching Hot 7’s tickets and didn’t win,” said the 38-year-old player. “I decided to try my luck again on a break from work, and I am really glad I did!

“I scratched the ticket in the parking lot and started shaking like a leaf when I saw the ‘2MIL’ symbol. I FaceTimed my wife to show her the ticket because I knew she wouldn’t believe me unless she saw the ticket too.”

The lucky player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.4 million, rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With his winnings, he plans to pay bills, take a vacation, and then save the remainder.

“Winning doesn’t feel real, and probably won’t until our bills are paid,” the player said.

Players have won more than $29 million playing Scorching Hot 7’s, which launched in February. Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $2 million. More than $73 million in prizes remain, including two $2 million top prizes, 14 $10,000 prizes and 290 $2,000 prizes.

In 2022, Lottery players won more than $1.7 billion playing instant games.

Lottery instant games may be purchased at any of the 10,500 retailers across the state.

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Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $820 Million for Tonight’s Drawing

Posted on July 25, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Mega MillionsThe Mega Millions jackpot has hit $820 million for tonight’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is about $418 million.

If a player wins tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot, it would be the second largest Mega Millions jackpot won this year. In January, a Maine player won a $1.348 billion Mega Millions Jackpot. The Mega Millions jackpot was last won in April, when one ticket purchased in New York matched the five white balls and Mega ball to win a $20 million jackpot.

Tonight’s drawing will be the 28th drawing since the jackpot was last won. In those drawings, more than 20.7 million tickets have won prizes across all nine prize tiers. In Michigan, a lucky player won $1 million in the July 21 drawing. That winning ticket was sold at Hunter and Wayne Liquor, located at 35201 Hunter Street in Westland. Westland is about 25 miles west of Detroit.

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 and the sixth largest in U.S. lottery history.

Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Mega Millions tickets until 10:45 p.m. tonight. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

Mega Millions drawings take place each Tuesday and Friday evening. Each Mega Millions play is only $2. For an additional $1 per play, players have the opportunity to add a “Megaplier” that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Grand Rapids Woman Wins $300,000 Playing Michigan Lottery’s Cashword Times 5 Instant Game

Posted on July 25, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Revealing six red words on the Michigan Lottery’s Cashword Times 5 instant game had a Grand Rapids woman seeing green.

The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, won $300,000 after revealing six red words on her ticket. She bought her winning ticket at the Short Stop, located at 1759 South Division Avenue in Grand Rapids.

“My dad always played Cashword tickets, and I like that they take a while to play,” said the 25-year-old winner. “When I scratched the ticket, I counted the words over and over to make sure I was reading it correctly. I called my mom to have her look at the ticket and confirm what I was seeing. It was all shocking and surreal.”

The player visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim her prize. With her winnings, she plans to buy a house.

“It’s a relief to have won and means I am financially good,” said the player.

Players have won more than $27.8 million playing Cashword Times 5, which launched in April 2022. Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $300,000. More than $8 million in prizes remain, including three $10,000 prizes and 19 $2,000 prizes.

In 2022, Lottery players won more than $1.7 billion playing instant games.

Lottery instant games may be purchased at any of the 10,500 retailers across the state.

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Oakland County Man Wins $1.5 Million Lotto 47 Double Play Jackpot

Posted on July 24, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Winning TicketAn Oakland County man had a million-and-a-half thoughts running through his head after he won $1.5 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lotto 47 Double Play game.

The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the winning Lotto 47 Double Play numbers on July 5: 20-25-26-27-36-44. He bought his winning ticket at the Carnival Market, located at 1101 East Walton Boulevard in Pontiac.

“I saw a message online that someone had won the Lotto 47 Double Play and recognized the location, but I didn’t think there was any way I was the winner,” said the player. “As soon as I checked my ticket, my mind was racing and thinking about how I could use the money for my family.”

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 $1 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount.

“Winning is life changing and means financial security for my family,” the winner said.

The Double Play add-on game gives players a second chance to win with each Lotto 47 drawing for $1 more per panel per draw. After each Lotto 47 drawing, a second set of winning Double Play numbers are drawn. Double Play non-jackpot prizes are doubled. The top prize is $1.5 million for Lotto 47. Players may win prizes in the regularly nightly drawing, the Double Play drawing, or both. Double Play launched in January 2019.

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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$720 Million Jackpot Up for Grabs in Tonight’s Mega Millions Drawing

Posted on July 21, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Mega MillionsThe fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history is up for grabs tonight, giving players a chance to win $720 million. The cash option for the jackpot is about $370 million.

If a player wins tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot, it would be the second largest Mega Millions jackpot won this year. In January, a Maine player won a $1.338 billion Mega Millions Jackpot. The Mega Millions jackpot was last won in April, when one ticket purchased in New York matched the five white balls and Mega ball to win a $20 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 and the sixth largest in U.S. lottery history.

Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Mega Millions tickets until 10:45 p.m. tonight. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

Mega Millions drawings take place each Tuesday and Friday evening. Each Mega Millions play is only $2. For an additional $1 per play, players have the opportunity to add a “Megaplier” that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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