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Michigan Lottery

Coverage of Michigan Lottery in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 17 · 15:32 UTCMost recent: Jul 30 · 12:18 UTC
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  • BUSINESSJul 30 · 12:18 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    ‘It’s an amazing feeling’: Macomb County woman shares excitement after winning more than $300K

    A 61-year-old Macomb County woman won $326,482 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Michigan Jackpot online game on Fourth of July. She plans to use the winnings for home improvements, debt repayment, and sharing with family.

  • BUSINESSJul 16 · 15:33 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    ‘My legs gave out’ says a Wayne County woman after winning a $395,479 lottery prize

    A 78-year-old anonymous Wayne County woman won a $395,479 Michigan Lottery Lucky 7s Fast Cash jackpot. She purchased the winning ticket at a Meijer store in Southgate and described her reaction as having 'legs gave out' upon learning the amount. She plans to save the winnings.

  • BUSINESSJul 8 · 15:33 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    A Wayne County women turned a $700 lottery prize into $100k

    An 80-year-old Wayne County woman turned a $700 lottery prize into a $100,000 jackpot by playing the Michigan Lottery’s Firework Fortune Frenzy online instant game. She used her initial winnings to continue playing and eventually won the top prize, which she plans to use for a trip and savings.

  • BUSINESSJul 1 · 19:58 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    A Michigan man thought he won a $50k lottery prize, he was wrong. He won $500k

    A 51-year-old Genesee County man in Michigan initially thought he won a $50,000 lottery prize but later realized he had won $500,000. He bought the winning ticket at Northend Market in Flint and claimed the prize at Lottery headquarters, planning to save the winnings.

  • BUSINESSJul 1 · 19:32 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Oakland County man thought he won a few dollars in a lottery prize, turns out it was $358k

    An Oakland County man initially believed he won a small lottery prize but discovered he had actually won $358,122 after matching Fantasy 5 numbers in the June 3 drawing. He purchased the ticket online through MichiganLottery.com and plans to use the winnings for bills, a new car, and sharing with his children.

  • BUSINESSJun 22 · 18:50 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    How road construction led this Michigan woman to winning a $1 million lottery prize

    A Michigan woman won a $1 million lottery prize after taking a detour due to road construction. She purchased the winning King Cashword ticket at Speedy Q Markets in Port Huron and chose a lump sum payment to buy a new house and car.

  • BUSINESSJun 21 · 19:23 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Michigan man will ‘breathe easier’ after winning $1 million lottery prize

    A Michigan man from Calhoun County won $1 million in the Michigan Lottery's Millionaire Maker instant game. He purchased the winning ticket at Lakeview Liquor in Battle Creek and chose a lump sum payment of $693,000, planning to buy a new car and save the remainder.

  • BUSINESSJun 17 · 17:33 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    A Wayne County man couldn’t drive home after winning $500,000 lottery prize

    A Wayne County man won $500,000 from the Michigan Lottery’s Emerald 7s instant game but became too excited to drive home after discovering his win. He purchased the winning ticket at a Kroger store in Commerce Township and later claimed his prize at Lottery headquarters.

  • BUSINESSJun 17 · 15:32 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    An Oakland County man got the wrong lottery ticket, he won over $1 million

    An Oakland County man accidentally purchased a Michigan Lottery Detroit Lions Rush For Riches ticket and won $1.05 million. He typically avoids this game but forgot to instruct the cashier otherwise, later expressing gratitude for the mistake. The winning ticket was bought at a Speedway gas station in South Lyon, and he plans to use the funds to care for his family.

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