Mega Millions Jackpot Increased to $500 Million for Tonight’s Drawing

Posted on July 11, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Mega MillionsThe Mega Millions jackpot has increased by $20 million, and now stands at $500 million for tonight’s drawing. The cash option is now $251 million.

If a player wins tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot, it would be the second largest Mega Millions jackpot won this year. 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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Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $675 Million for Tonight’s Drawing

Posted on July 10, 2023 by MI_Lottery

PowerballThe Powerball jackpot has jumped to $675 million in advance of tonight’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is about $341 million.

With the increase, the Powerball jackpot is the ninth largest in the game’s history, and second-largest jackpot this year. In February, a player in Washington won a $754.6 million jackpot.

Tonight’s drawing will be the 35th drawing since the Powerball jackpot was last won. The Powerball jackpot was won most recently in April, when one ticket purchased in Ohio matched the five white balls and the Powerball to win a $252.6 million jackpot.

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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Jumping Jackpots: Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Increase Giving Players a Chance at $1.06 Billion This Weekend

Posted on July 7, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Mega Millions and Powerball LogoCash keeps piling up in the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, which have both increased ahead of this weekend’s drawings.

The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at $450 million for tonight’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $225.6 million. If a player wins tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot, it would be the third largest Mega Millions jackpot won this year. 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.

The Powerball jackpot now stands at $615 million for Saturday’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $310.6 million. If a player wins the Powerball jackpot, it would be the second largest Powerball jackpot won this year and the tenth largest Powerball jackpot ever won. The Powerball jackpot was last won in April, when one ticket purchased in Ohio matched the five white balls and the Powerball to win a $252.6 million jackpot.

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 both drawings. Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Mega Millions tickets until 10:45 p.m. tonight. Powerball tickets may be purchased until 9:45 p.m. Saturday night. Tickets for both games 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.

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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Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Give Players a Chance at More Than $1 Billion This Weekend

Posted on July 7, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Mega Millions LogoMichigan Lottery players have a shot at more than $1 billion this weekend with huge Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots up for grabs.

The Mega Millions jackpot currently stands at $427 million for tonight’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $220.6 million. If a player wins tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot, it would be the third largest Mega Millions jackpot won this year. 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.

Powerball LogoThe Powerball jackpot currently stands at $590 million for Saturday’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $304.8 million. If a player wins the Powerball jackpot, it would be the second largest Powerball jackpot won this year. The Powerball jackpot was last won in April, when one ticket purchased in Ohio matched the five white balls and the Powerball to win a $252.6 million jackpot.

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 both drawings. Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Mega Millions tickets until 10:45 p.m. tonight. Powerball tickets may be purchased until 9:45 p.m. Saturday night. Tickets for both games 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.

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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Port Huron Man Wins $25,000 a Year for Life Playing Lucky For Life

Posted on July 6, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Winning TicketA Port Huron man was in shock when he found out he had won $25,000 a year for life playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lucky For Life game.

Brian Karnasiewicz, 44, matched the five white balls drawn May 14 – 05-10-28-45-48 – to win the big prize. He bought his winning ticket at Spirits Shoppe, located at 3550 Gratiot Avenue in Port Huron.

“I purchased a Lucky For Life ticket the day of the drawing and checked the winning numbers later that night after the drawing,” said Karnasiewicz. “I started checking off numbers one by one and was excited when I had four numbers for a $200 prize. When I checked off the fifth number to win $25,000 a year for life, I was in shock! I kept looking at the winning numbers and my ticket to make sure I was reading it right.”

Karnasiewicz visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim his prize. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $390,000 rather than annuity payments of $25,000 a year for 20 years or life, whichever is greater. With his winnings, he plans to purchase a home and invest.

“I have been eager to cash my ticket, but I held onto it for awhile so that I could properly plan for the money,” said Karnasiewicz.

For just $2 per play, Lucky For Life gives Lottery players a chance to win prizes ranging from $3 to a lifetime of cash. To win the game’s top prize of $1,000 a day for life, players must match all five winning numbers ranging from 1 to 48, plus one Lucky Ball ranging from 1 to 18. Players who match all five winning numbers, but not the Lucky Ball, will win $25,000 a year for life. Drawings take place at 10:38 p.m. seven days-a-week. Tickets may be purchased at Lottery retailers across the state and online at MichiganLottery.com.

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