A lucky Michigan Lottery player has won $1 million by matching all five white balls in a recent Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven store in Fraser, Michigan. Unfortunately, no ticket matched all six numbers, which resulted in the Powerball jackpot climbing to an astonishing $1.04 billion. Other million-dollar winners were from Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, while lucky individuals from Indiana and North Carolina won $2 million by selecting the Power Play option.
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023, with an estimated jackpot of $1.04 billion and a cash value of $478.2 million. For those interested in participating, Powerball tickets are priced at $2 per play, and drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. in Tallahassee, Florida. Tickets can be purchased until 9:45 p.m. on the day of the drawing in various states, including Michigan, or online at MichiganLottery.com. Jackpot winners have the option to receive their prize as an annuity paid over 29 years or as a lump sum, both before taxes.
Overall, this news highlights the excitement surrounding the Powerball lottery, as multiple individuals across different states won substantial prizes. With the escalating jackpot and the upcoming drawing, many participants eagerly await their chance to strike it rich.