Michigan Lottery Players Celebrate Big Weekend Wins: $1.1 Million Lotto 47 Jackpot and Lifetime Lucky For Life Prize
This past weekend brought exciting news for lottery players in Michigan as two fortunate winners scored major prizes in the Lotto 47 and Lucky For Life games.
$1.1 Million Jackpot Claimed in Lotto 47
On Monday, the Michigan Lottery confirmed that a lucky player matched all six numbers in the Lotto 47 drawing held Saturday, securing a stunning $1.1 million jackpot. The winning numbers were 09-15-16-30-40-44.
The winning ticket was purchased at Liquor Land, located at 17934 East 9 Mile Road in Eastpoint. This marks the third Lotto 47 jackpot win in just three weeks and the eighth jackpot win of the year for this popular game.
With odds of 1 in 10,737,573, hitting the jackpot is a rare feat, making this a truly memorable win.
The next Lotto 47 drawing is scheduled for Thursday, with the jackpot estimated to start at $1 million.
Lucky For Life Player Wins $25,000 a Year for Life
Just a day earlier, another Michigan player scored big by winning the $25,000 a year for life prize from Lucky For Life. The winning numbers drawn on Friday were 03-15-32-34-37.
This lucky ticket was purchased at Jerry’s Party Store at 28940 Warren Road in Westland. The prize marks the 14th Lucky For Life win in Michigan this year.
The odds of winning the second-tier Lucky For Life prize are 1 in 1,813,028. The winner now faces a choice between receiving $25,000 annually for life (or at least 20 years) or opting for a lump sum cash payout of $390,000.
Michigan Lottery Commissioner Celebrates Winners
Suzanna Shkreli, Commissioner of the Michigan Lottery, expressed excitement about the recent string of big wins. She congratulated the winners and highlighted the growing momentum among Michigan lottery players over recent weeks.
Claiming Your Prize
Both winners are encouraged to contact the Michigan Lottery’s Player Relations division at 844-917-6325 to begin the prize claim process. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
Try Your Luck with Michigan Lottery’s Popular Games
If you want to join the ranks of Michigan’s big winners, grab your tickets for Lotto 47 and Lucky For Life at authorized retailers statewide or play online at MichiganLottery.com. With jackpots and prizes growing, your lucky weekend could be just around the corner!
