Pennsylvania man visiting family in Michigan wins $2.08 million Lotto 47 jackpot

LANSING, MI — A visit to go to household paid off in an enormous means for a Pennsylvania man who gained a $2.08 million Lotto 47 jackpot final yr. The 59-year-old winner — who selected to stay nameless — claimed his prize not too long ago, roughly 11 months after he gained.

“I bought the ticket whereas I used to be in Michigan visiting household,” the winner stated. “Once I checked the profitable numbers and noticed I’d gained the jackpot, I used to be in disbelief! I waited to assert my prize till I had a plan in place for the cash.”

The person matched all six numbers drawn — 07-12-22-24-30-37 — for the drawing held on Sept. 25, 2021. The fortunate winner purchased his ticket on the Customers Market Plus, positioned at 14350 East 9 Mile Street in Warren. He elected to obtain his prize as a one-time lump-sum cost of $1.3 million, reasonably than the annuity. Together with his winnings, he plans on shopping for a brand new truck and saving the rest for retirement.

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The final gamers from Michigan to win a Mega Thousands and thousands or Powerball jackpot is the Wolverine FLL lottery membership which claimed a $1.05 billion jackpot in March 2021. With their winnings, the group plans to offer again to the group.

And whereas they had been fortunate winners, it’s sensible for gamers to examine their tickets instantly as a winner value $1 million bought in Warren final yr went unclaimed. The cash as a substitute went to the state’s Faculty Support Fund.