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Lottery-loving Michigan couple celebrate $2 million win on wedding anniversaryNews Story
Married pair gift themselves Diamonds Gold on special day By Kate Northrop A married Michigan couple gifted themselves the best surprise on their wedding anniversary when they won a $2 million lottery prize from one of their favorite tickets. It was Diamonds Gold for one Michigan couple, who celebrated an unforgettable wedding anniversary with a $2 million win in the lottery. An Oakland County woman, who chose to remain anonymous, visited the Opdyke Featherstone Mobil on North Op
Jun 3, 2025, 8:11 am - Lottery News

Ohio legislators open the door to online lottery sales and gamingNews Story
Ohio lottery players could purchase tickets right from their phone By Kate Northrop An Ohio lawmaker introduced a bill last week that would make it legal for the Ohio Lottery to sell lottery tickets directly to players online. Ohio legislators are welcoming discussion about potentially legalizing online lottery gaming with the introduction of a new bill. Senate Bill 197, sponsored by Senator Nathan H. Manning, would authorize the Ohio Lottery Commission to operate Internet-based
May 20, 2025, 8:22 am - Lottery News

New Mega Millions game reports 300% increase in non-jackpot prizes in first monthNews Story
Embedded multiplier produces total payout that is nearly $40 million greater By Kate Northrop Within the first month since the Mega Millions multi-state game overhaul, the Mega Millions Consortium reported that non-jackpot prizes won by players have surged over 300%. Players have won more than 300% in non-jackpot Mega Millions prizes in the first month since the game's relaunch, the Mega Millions Consortium announced. On April 8, the Mega Millions game held its first drawing unde
May 12, 2025, 5:41 pm - Lottery News

Michigan man wins $6 million prize after playing the lottery for 40 yearsNews Story
Long-term lottery loyalty and a multi-million prize By Kate Northrop Playing the lottery for 40 years has finally paid off for one Michigan man, whose $6 million win was dizzying enough to nearly make him faint. A Michigan man's big windfall in the lottery finally came around after 40 years of playing in the form of a $6 million top prize in a scratch-off game. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, had decided to purchase a $50 $6,000,000 Wealth instant ticket at Najors Liqu
May 5, 2025, 7:29 am - Lottery News

Michigan man buried $1 million winning lottery ticket to keep it safeNews Story
Million-dollar ticket finds temporary home underground By Kate Northrop A Michigan man won a $1 million prize in the lottery and then buried the winning ticket in the backyard of his home to keep it safe. That's one way to dig up buried treasure a Michigan lottery player instinctively buried his winning ticket worth $1 million in the backyard to prevent any harm from coming its way. Hopefully, there aren't too many holes in one Van Buren County man's yard, but it's likely nothing
May 1, 2025, 9:44 pm - Lottery News

Michigan $80M Powerball jackpot winners encourage personal healing with non-profit horse ranchNews Story
Lottery millionaires use personal passion to give back to community Includes video report By Kate Northrop Since winning an $80 million Powerball jackpot in 2019, a loving Michigan couple have used it as an opportunity to channel a long-lost passion and start a non-profit ranch that benefits others in need. Five years after hitting an $80 million Powerball jackpot, two Michigan grandparents are doing well for themselves, their family, and others in their community through their
Apr 7, 2025, 6:58 am - Lottery News

Michigan man invests Daily 3 lottery winnings and scoops record $2.29 million Fast Cash jackpotNews Story
Having the guts to play on instead of walking away By Kate Northrop A Michigan man who won big in Daily 3 decided to reinvest a chunk of his prize into a Fast Cash ticket and ended up winning a record-breaking $2.39 million jackpot. One Michigan player decided to keep playing the lottery with the winnings he received in a big Daily 3 payout, and it paid off handsomely. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, said he had pulled off a great win with a number combination consisti
Mar 29, 2025, 9:46 am - Lottery News

Michigan House passes bill granting anonymity to multi-state game lottery winnersNews Story
Another effort from legislators to help winners hide their identities By Kate Northrop The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill that would grant anonymity to all lottery winners of multi-state game prizes. In a renewed effort to help lottery winners keep their identities private, the House has passed a bill that would allow winners of multi-state game prizes to protect their names from public disclosure. Currently, the state of Michigan allows for anonymous claims for
Mar 27, 2025, 8:22 am - Lottery News

Michigan man will help those in need with $2 million Powerball lottery winNews Story
Lucky ticket doubles winner's giving potential By Kate Northrop A Michigan man is looking forward to helping his family and others in need after winning a $2 million Powerball lottery prize. A $2 million Powerball prize came as a blessing for one Michigan lottery player, who plans on using it to support this family and donate to charity. Ralph Davis, 74, purchased a lottery ticket for the Powerball drawing on Jan. 18, 2025 at Sage Beer and Wine on Greenfield Road in Royal Oak.
Mar 15, 2025, 8:40 am - Lottery News

Two major Michigan lottery tickets, including $250,000 Powerball prize, expiring soonNews Story
Time's almost up for quarter-million Power Play prize By Kate Northrop There are just a few days left until a $250,000 Powerball lottery prize won in Michigan goes out the window, in addition to another major Lucky for Life prize expiring later this month. Michigan players who often add the Power Play option to their Powerball tickets should check their glove compartments and drawers a $250,000 prize is set to expire in mere days. On Friday, the Michigan Lottery put out a last ca
Mar 8, 2025, 9:59 am - Lottery News