Lightning has officially struck twice for one very fortunate Muskegon County man, who has claimed a $1 million prize from the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle, the state lottery confirmed. The player, who has chosen to remain unnamed, is no stranger to big payouts: he previously scored $366,984 after splitting a Fantasy 7 jackpot in February 2025, and says this latest windfall is headed straight into investments.
According to the Detroit Free Press, he bought the winning Millionaire Raffle ticket online and was confirmed as the grand-prize winner in the March 26 drawing. The Free Press report by Jalen Williams recaps his earlier Fantasy 7 haul and notes that, once again, he is choosing to invest rather than splurge.
How the Millionaire Raffle Works
As outlined by the Michigan Lottery, the Millionaire Raffle is a capped online game that sells a maximum of 100,000 tickets per run. Each drawing includes one $1 million grand prize and 100 additional prizes of $1,000. After the drawing, the lottery posts results and winning numbers online, and players can confirm wins through their Michigan Lottery account.
Twice‑lucky, but Not Alone
Hitting a major jackpot even once is rare; doing it twice is the stuff of daydreams. Still, it is not unheard of in Michigan. In one notable case highlighted in Hoodline, another player managed to claim two separate jackpots, proving repeat big wins, while unlikely, do occasionally happen.
Next Steps for the Winner
The Michigan Lottery urges winners to secure their ticket and follow official claiming instructions, and many prize recipients turn to tax and financial professionals before making any big moves. In this case, the Muskegon County winner told the Detroit Free Press he intends to invest his $1 million prize. The lottery’s website provides further details on how to claim prizes and what options are available once a win is confirmed.
