A stroke of luck has been cast upon a Michigan lottery player who scored a $3 million prize in the Mega Millions draw last Friday. As stated by CBS News Detroit, the winner, who purchased their ticket online through the Michigan lottery website, managed to match the five white balls - 15, 37, 38, 56, and 58 - with an automatic 3X multiplier, boosting their winnings from $1 million to a considerable $3 million haul. Despite the jackpot eluding grasp this time, the Michigan ticket holder's windfall marks a significant victory after the recent adjustments to the Mega Millions game structure.
Amidst Michigan's lottery winners, it's advisable to act swiftly, as evidenced by a $250,000 Powerball prize in Bloomfield Hills that had gone unclaimed in 2024, with the funds reverting to the state's School Aid Fund, as MLive reports. This $3 million prize remains available for claiming within the state-required one-year deadline. The fortunate winner should contact the Michigan Lottery's Player Relations division at 844-917-6325 for instructions on collecting their winnings and must do so within the allowable time frame.
According to details from the Detroit Free Press, the Mega Millions lottery game recently altered the cost and potential rewards structure. The price per ticket now stands at $5, up from the previous $2, a change only witnessed in the second drawing since the price hike was implemented. Furthermore, during the last drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot reached an estimated $72 million, with a cash option of $34.3 million—although no participants hit the full jackpot combination.
Lottery enthusiasts are already preparing for the next Mega Millions drawing, scheduled for tomorrow.
