Wayne County Man Wins $589,042 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash Jackpot

Posted on April 26, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Winning TicketA Wayne County man had a hard time keeping his cool after winning a $589,042 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at Parts & Labor Bar, located at 17993 Allen Road in Melvindale.

“I was at Parts & Labor Bar and played a few Fast Cash tickets throughout the night,” said the player. “I didn’t think I’d won anything, but I scanned my tickets to be sure. I got a message to file a claim at the Lottery office on one of them, so I looked the ticket over again. Seeing the three jackpot symbols was unbelievable!

“I put the ticket in my pocket and tried to play it cool the rest of the night, but it was hard because I was so excited! As soon as I left the bar, I called my friends and family to tell them what I’d won.”

The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the prize. With his winnings, he plans to pay bills and invest.

“You see people winning the Lottery, and you never think it will be you, so winning is a very surreal feeling,” the player said.

Fast Cash games are a series of instant-win games that print from terminals at Lottery retailers. Fast Cash tickets range in price from $2 per play up to $20 per play.

Fast Cash games offer a progressive jackpot that can be won instantly. Every Fast Cash ticket gives players a chance to win all or part of the progressive jackpot.

All of the Fast Cash games feed into one jackpot, which grows with every ticket purchased. The current jackpot amount prints on each ticket, so players always know the amount of the jackpot up for grabs. The jackpot may be won at any time. As soon as the jackpot is hit, a new one starts to grow.

Available Fast Cash games are:

  • Wild Time Progressive – Each $2 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $2 up to $500 and 20 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • 20X The Cash – Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $2,500 and 50 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Diamond Wild Time Progressive – Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $3,000 and 50 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Money Match – Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to $4,000 and 50 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Mega Money Match – Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $5,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Doubler Wild Time Progressive – Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $6,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Jackpot Slots – Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $5,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Lucky 7s – Each $10 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $4,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot.
  • Super Lucky 7s – Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $9,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot, plus $250,000.
  • Jumbo Jackpot Slots – Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $10,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot plus $250,000.
  • Extreme Green – Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $11,000 and 100 percent of the Fast Cash progressive jackpot plus $250,000.

Fast Cash prizes never sell out and there is no waiting for a drawing as all games are played immediately.

Fast Cash games may be purchased at 10,500 retailers across the state.

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Macomb County Educator Wins Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan Lottery

Posted on April 25, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Stephanie Lange holding $1,500 Excellence in Education checkA Macomb County educator known for being an advocate for students has been honored with an Excellence In Education award from the Michigan Lottery.

The award winner, Stephanie Lange, is a school social worker at Dakota High School. The school is part of the Chippewa Valley School District.

The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence In Education awards in 2014 to recognize outstanding public-school educators across the state during the school year.

Winners of the weekly award receive a plaque, a $1,500 cash prize, and a $500 grant to their classroom, school, or school district. One of the weekly winners will be selected as the Educator of the Year and will receive a $10,000 cash prize.

Each winner also is featured in a news segment on the Lottery’s media partner stations: WXYZ-TV in Detroit, FOX 17 in Grand Rapids, FOX 47 in Lansing, and WNEM-TV in Saginaw. The news segment featuring Lange will air this evening.

Lange says a surprise request led her to a career in education.

“I was never planning to go into education. I was the clinical director at a small agency in Mount Clemens when I was contacted by the district to assist in creating a new student assistance program for their building. Everything followed from there as I was swept up in the energy of the youth and the challenges I could address in that setting. These youth are amazing and are seeking connection and success in their own ways. They just want to be heard and accepted for who they are, and we can provide that in the public school system in a unique way.”

Lange says it’s important for each student to be recognized as the unique person they are.

“These young people are not tiny adults. They are large children with so much more growing to do. Expectations need to be firm and realistic. A dysregulated brain cannot learn. If a student is heard and validated, they will do better in class. Voice and choice are very important. Students do not want to disappoint their parents or teachers. They want to achieve, and we get to help set the stage for success. One size fits one.”

Lange was nominated by a colleague.

“Stephanie Lange is a Student Assistant Specialist and deeply cares for students. Stephanie started a Stand With Trans group at the high school that was met with such enthusiasm by the students. Their sessions continued during the Pandemic via Zoom and drew students from all over the United States. Stephanie runs summer camps for transgender kids so they have a place where they can be their true selves for a week. Stephanie gives so much of herself to the kids through her dedication to teaching.”

Lange earned a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University and a master’s degree from the University of Michigan. She has been an educator for 24 years, all in her current position.

Excellence in Education award nominees are evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Excellence – Their work consistently helps students and/or their schools or school districts advance to higher levels of academic achievement.
  • Dedication – They consistently go above and beyond expectations to help students succeed.
  • Inspiration – Their work inspires others around them to exceed expectations either academically or professionally.
  • Leadership – They demonstrate clear leadership skills in their positions with their school or school districts.
  • Effectiveness – The nominee’s work has clear and positive results on the educational advancement of students within the school or school district.
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St. Clair County Woman Wins $100,000 Playing the Michigan Lottery’s $6,000,000 Jackpot Second Chance Game

Posted on April 24, 2023 by MI_Lottery

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A St. Clair County woman is looking forward to fulfilling her dream of starting a business after winning a $100,000 prize playing the $6,000,000 Jackpot second chance game.

The 44-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, won $100,000 after she was selected in a random drawing that took place on March 31. She earned entries into the giveaway by scanning non-winning $6,000,000 Jackpot tickets on the Michigan Lottery app.

“When I saw an email informing me I’d won a $100,000 top prize in the $6,000,000 Jackpot second chance drawing, I was confused,” said the player. “It seemed too good to be true and I assumed it was a scam email.

“Shortly after seeing the email, I got a call from the Lottery informing me of the prize and I was shocked! That’s when I knew it was real, so I called my son right away to tell him the good news.”

The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. With her winnings, she plans to start a business.

“I am so grateful to have won this prize because it will allow me to finally fulfill my dream of starting my own business,” the player said.

Each non-winning $6,000,000 Jackpot ticket is eligible for a second chance to win a prize ranging from $500 up to $100,000. Players may enter by scanning their non-winning tickets on the Michigan Lottery mobile app ticket scanner by Sept. 1, 2023. Six more second chance drawings will be conducted. Each drawing will award:

  • One winner of $100,000
  • Five winners of $10,000
  • Twenty winners of $1,000
  • Sixty winners of $500

Players can visit www.michiganlottery.com/Jackpot for complete game rules and drawing dates. The next drawing is scheduled for April 27.

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Kent County Man Wins $328,439 Fantasy 5 Jackpot from the Michigan Lottery

Posted on April 20, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Winning TicketA Kent County man’s $328,439 winning Fantasy 5 ticket almost flew out the car window moments after finding out he’d won the jackpot.

The lucky 49-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers in the April 8 drawing to win the big prize: 12-15-20-24-39. He bought his winning ticket at the Beacon and Bridge Market, located at 7501 US 131 in Fife Lake. Fife Lake is about 15 miles southwest of Kalkaska.

“My wife and I were taking a trip up north and stopped at the store to get something to drink on our way,” said the player. “We saw the Fantasy 5 jackpot was over $300,000, so we bought a ticket.

“The next day, my wife checked the ticket on our way home and started screaming when she realized we had won the jackpot. I started sweating when she told me how much we’d won, so I rolled down the window and the ticket almost flew out the window! Thankfully my wife was able to grab it and tuck it away in a safe spot.”

The player visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim the big prize. He plans to save his winnings.

“Winning is surreal and still hasn’t sunk in, so we haven’t made any plans for the money yet,” said the player. “We are hoping to save most of it so that we can retire a little earlier than we planned.”

Each Fantasy 5 play is only $1. For an additional $1 per play, EZmatch may be added to a Fantasy 5 ticket, giving players a chance to win up to $500 instantly. For an additional $1 per play, Double Play may be added to a Fantasy 5 ticket, giving players a second chance to win up to $110,000 in the nightly Double Play drawing. Fantasy 5 players select five numbers from one to 39. Players who match all five Fantasy 5 numbers drawn win a jackpot that starts at $100,000. Fantasy 5 drawings are held seven days a week 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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No Fooling Around Here: Oakland County Man Wins $4.38 Million Lotto 47 Jackpot on April Fools’ Day

Posted on April 19, 2023 by MI_Lottery

Winning TicketAn Oakland County man’s family thought he was playing a joke on them when he told them he won a $4.38 million Lotto 47 jackpot on April Fools’ Day.

The lucky 60-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers drawn April 1 to win the jackpot: 04-08-17-19-24-45. He bought his winning ticket at Lathrup Village Convenience, located at 28939 Southfield Road in Lathrup Village. Lathrup Village is about 15 miles northwest of Detroit.

“I love playing Lotto 47 and I usually play every drawing,” said the player. “I scanned my ticket at the store after the drawing and got a message to file a claim at the Lottery office. When the worker told me I must have won big, I said: ‘Yeah right!’

“I checked the winning numbers when I got in my car and couldn’t believe it when I saw I had won the jackpot. I called my family to tell them the good news and they thought I was playing an April Fools’ joke on them. It took some convincing before they finally believed that I’d won!”

The player visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim the big prize. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $3.04 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount. He plans to save his winnings.

“Winning still doesn’t feel real and I don’t think it will for a while,” said the player. “Once it sinks in, I will start making some plans for the money, but as of now I plan to save most of it.”

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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