A Michigander has just had their dream of becoming a millionaire come true after scoring a massive $4.37 million jackpot in the Lotto 47 drawing on Saturday. The winning ticket was sold in the northern town of Cadillac at Amvets Post 110, located at 127 West Cass St., FOX 2 Detroit reported.
The fortunate ticket-holder matched all six numbers – 08-23-26-31-36-40 – marking not only a personal victory but also the first grand Lotto 47 jackpot win to quickly be claimed this year. As per the gaming officials, the anonymous winner hasn't come forward yet but has one year from the date of the drawing to do so, a reminder issued by the Michigan Lottery’s Player Relations division. They are requested to contact the division at 1-844-917-6325 to set up an appointment and claim their fortune.
This recent victory echoes the past triumphs of Michigan residents in the lottery space. The last time Michiganders struck gold was when the Wolverine FLL lottery club claimed a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot in March 2021. They reportedly plan to give back to their community with their winnings, according to MLive.
The latest win also serves as a cautionary tale space to remember to check lottery tickets promptly, as gleaned from a prior incident, where a $1 million prize went unclaimed in Warren back in 2021 and instead enriched the state’s School Aid Fund. The Lotto 47 game, which offers tickets at $1 each, allows players to select six numbers from one to 47 for a chance at the jackpot, which starts at $1 million and grows until it is won. Lotto 47 drawings are held twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Michigan residents can either purchase tickets from retailers or try their luck online until 7:08 p.m. on the day of the draw, per 9&10 News.
