Somewhere in Wayne County, a lottery ticket worth $1.67 million is sitting in a wallet, on a fridge, or maybe crumpled in a jacket pocket. One Michigan Lottery player matched all six numbers in last Saturday night's Lotto 47 drawing to win the jackpot with a ticket bought at New Boston Fuel Stop in the community of New Boston. As of Monday, nobody had stepped forward to claim the prize.
Where the Ticket Was Sold
According to the Michigan Lottery Connect, one ticket hit the winning numbers 05-16-17-34-36-44 in last Saturday's Lotto 47 drawing. The lucky slip was sold at New Boston Fuel Stop Inc. in New Boston, a Wayne County community that now has bragging rights as the latest jackpot hotspot.
How to Claim the Prize
The Lottery is urging the winner to call its Player Relations division at 844-917-6325 to set up an appointment to claim the windfall. Lotto 47 prizes must be claimed within one year of the drawing date, according to ClickOnDetroit. If you even suspect you might be the winner, keep that ticket in a safe place until you can present it to Lottery staff.
A Hot Streak for Lotto 47
Last Saturday's score marks the fourth time this year Lotto 47 has paid out a jackpot, according to CBS News Detroit. Earlier in March, a Bay County player took home $1.1 million with a ticket purchased at Beson's Supermarket in Kawkawlin, a story detailed in a 65-year-old's $1.1M habit.
Game Basics and Odds
Lotto 47 starts with a $1 million jackpot. Players pick six numbers from 1 to 47, and each play costs $1. Drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:29 p.m., according to Lotto 47. For an extra $1, players can add Double Play for another shot at up to $1.5 million. The odds of matching all six numbers are about 1 in 10,737,573, so New Boston's newest millionaire beat some very long odds.
Next Steps for Potential Winners
The Michigan Lottery advises winners to immediately sign the back of any ticket, store it in a secure place, and call Player Relations at 844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment. At that meeting, staff will walk winners through payout options, tax paperwork, and other key decisions, per ClickOnDetroit. Until then, if you bought a ticket in New Boston, it might be worth a second look.
