Powerball Jackpot Increased to $1.4 Billion

Posted on September 3, 2025 by MILottery1

PowerballThe Powerball jackpot has increased for tonight’s drawing, giving players a shot at a whopping $1.4 billion! The cash option for the jackpot is $634.3 million.

“Michigan Lottery players have a shot at becoming a billionaire tonight with a $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot for grabs, which is the fourth largest Powerball jackpot in history,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “Players can purchase Powerball tickets in store and online until 9:58 p.m. tonight. Good luck to everyone playing!”

If a player wins the jackpot, it would be the fourth largest Powerball jackpot ever won and the sixth largest jackpot in U.S. Lottery history. Tonight’s drawing will be the 41st drawing since the jackpot was last won on May 31 when one ticket purchased in California won the $204.5 million jackpot.

Since the Powerball jackpot run began June 2, Michigan Lottery players have won more than $9 million in prizes, including three $1 million prizes.

The Powerball jackpot was last won in Michigan on Jan. 1, 2024, by a Mid-Michigan lottery club. The club won a $842.4 million Powerball jackpot with a ticket purchased in Grand Blanc. That jackpot is the largest Powerball prize ever won in Michigan.

Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Powerball tickets until 9:58 p.m. tonight. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

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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St. Joseph County Man Wins $2 Million Playing the Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Lucky Instant Game

Posted on September 2, 2025 by MILottery1

Winning TicketA St. Joseph County man is looking forward to an early retirement after winning $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Lucky instant game.

“I typically only play $5 and $10 tickets, but $2,000,000 Lucky was one of the newer games at the store I usually go to, so I gave it a try,” said the 66-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous. “Game five was the last part of the ticket I scratched, so when I revealed the first ‘$2MIL’ symbol I thought: ‘Well this ticket is a loser,’ because I never thought I’d actually win the $2 million top prize.

“When I scratched off the second ‘$2MIL’ symbol I went back into the store and had the worker scan it. He handed me a slip that said to file a claim at the Lottery office and that’s when I knew I just won $2 million!”

“Trying out a new game paid off in a big way for this lucky player who won $2 million playing the $2,000,000 Lucky instant game,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “Congratulations to the player and his wife on their life-changing win and on an early retirement!”

The player bought his winning ticket at Lightning Quick Gas N Go #11, located at 1560 East Chicago Road in Sturgis. Sturgis is about 40 miles southeast of Kalamazoo. He recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million, rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With his winnings, he plans to travel and retire early.

“Although I’m still trying to wrap my head around winning $2 million, it’s nice to know my wife and I will now be able to retire earlier that we planned.”

Players have won more than $27 million playing $2,000,000 Lucky, which launched in May. Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $2 million. More than $77 million in prizes remain, including two $2 million top prizes, and 52 $2,000 prizes.

In 2024, Lottery players won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games.

Lottery instant games may be purchased at retailers across the state.

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Hours Remain for a Chance at $1.1 Billion Powerball Jackpot

Posted on September 1, 2025 by MI_Lottery

Only hours remain for Michiganders to test their luck and take a chance to win the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot. The cash option for tonight’s jackpot is $498.4 million.

Retailers throughout the state are selling Powerball tickets until 9:58 p.m. tonight. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichgianLottery.com.

“If a Michigander wins tonight’s Powerball jackpot, it will set the record for the largest Lottery prize ever won in Michigan,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “The excitement surrounding this jackpot is taking over the state, and I hope to celebrate a new billionaire in Michigan after the drawing!”

If a player wins the jackpot, it would be the largest Powerball jackpot won in more than a year and the fifth largest Powerball jackpot ever won. Monday’s drawing will be the 40th drawing since the jackpot was last won on May 31 when one ticket purchased in California won the $204.5 million jackpot.

Since the Powerball jackpot run began June 2, Michigan Lottery players have won more than $6 million in prizes, including two $1 million prizes.

The Powerball jackpot was last won in Michigan on Jan. 1, 2024, by a Mid-Michigan lottery club. The club won a $842.4 million Powerball jackpot with a ticket purchased in Grand Blanc. That jackpot is the largest Powerball prize ever won in Michigan.

Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Powerball tickets until 9:58 p.m. Saturday. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

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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Bumped to $1 Billion: Powerball Jackpot Increased for Saturday’s Drawing

Posted on August 29, 2025 by MI_Lottery

For the first time in 2025, the Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion. The cash option for Saturday’s drawing is $453.1 million.

“Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is bringing extra excitement to Michiganders after jumping to $1 billion,” said Lottery Commissioner, Suzanna Shkreli. “It’s the first $1 billion jackpot in 2025 and players are taking notice, which is good news for Lottery retailers throughout the state and public schools in Michigan.”

If a player wins the jackpot, it would be the largest Powerball jackpot won in more than a year and the sixth largest Powerball jackpot ever won. Saturday’s drawing will be the 39th drawing since the jackpot was last won on May 31 when one ticket purchased in California won the $204.5 million jackpot.

Since the Powerball jackpot run began June 2, Michigan Lottery players have won more than $6 million in prizes, including two $1 million prizes.

The Powerball jackpot was last won in Michigan on Jan. 1, 2024, by a Mid-Michigan lottery club. The club won a $842.4 million Powerball jackpot with a ticket purchased in Grand Blanc. That jackpot is the largest Powerball prize ever won in Michigan.

Lottery retailers throughout the state are selling Powerball tickets until 9:58 p.m. Saturday. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.

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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Michigan Lottery Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day

Posted on August 29, 2025 by MILottery1

Happy Labor Day graphicIn observance of Labor Day, the Michigan Lottery headquarters in Lansing and all Lottery regional offices located in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Saginaw, and Sterling Heights will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1.

All regularly scheduled drawings will take place on Monday.

The bank claim centers that the Michigan Lottery has teamed up with may have office hours on Monday, however, they won’t be able to process claims, because the Lottery offices will be closed.

All Lottery offices will reopen on Tuesday at 7:45 am.

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