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Lucky number 3: Michigan man scoops $2 million win on third lottery attemptNews Story
Third time's the charm By Kate Northrop A Michigan man found great luck on his third lottery ticket purchase, in which he won a $2 million top prize after two tries. Third time's the charm for one Michigan lottery winner, who won a $2 million top prize on a scratch-off game on the third ticket he bought. The anonymous player's string of lottery purchases took place at River Oaks Marathon on Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights. While there, he spotted the $30 Colossal Cashword gam
Nov 27, 2024, 9:15 am - Todd - Lottery News

New Jersey couple's superstition leads them to win $874,025 Jersey Cash 5 lottery jackpotNews Story
Sleepy Sunday morning becomes one to remember By Kate Northrop A New Jersey couple won a nearly $900,000 Jersey Cash 5 lottery jackpot after their superstition led them to a different retailer than usual. After going out of their way to avoid one of their usual lottery retailers, a New Jersey couple won an $874,025 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, gave their spouse some credit for the win. The pair had come to an agreement to avoid their usual ret
Oct 11, 2024, 2:02 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Trust claims $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, largest prize in Texas Lottery historyNews Story
The biggest prize ever paid out by the Texas Lottery goes to a trust By Kate Northrop A Texas trust has stepped forward to claim the record-breaking $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, the largest prize ever paid out to a single Texas lottery player. History was made in Texas today as a trust claimed an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, setting a new record for the state and marking a monumental moment in Texas Lottery history. The Sol Living Trust, of Sugar Land, received the
Oct 4, 2024, 6:48 am - Todd - Lottery News

21-year-old will buy a home after netting $498,607 jackpot in Michigan LotteryNews Story
Ticket purchase on a whim sets this player up for stability By Kate Northrop A 21-year-old from Michigan is now well-positioned to buy a new home after winning a $498,607 Fast Cash lottery jackpot. One Michigan woman is setting herself up for a new home and a more secure future thanks to a $498,607 jackpot win in the Michigan Lottery. On Sept. 11, the anonymous lottery player visited Ann Arbor Beer Depot on East Williams Street in Ann Arbor. She doesn't stick to a strict routine
Sep 24, 2024, 9:25 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland man uses solicitor phone number to win $50,000 Pick 5 lottery prizeNews Story
Winner uses scammers to his advantage By Kate Northrop A Maryland man bombarded with scam text messages turned the unwanted solicitations into $50,000 after using the phone numbers to win a Pick 5 prize in the lottery. One Maryland resident received so many text messages asking for money that he decided to use the solicitor's phone number to play the lottery, winning a $50,000 Pick 5 prize. An anonymous lottery winner dubbed Persistent Player is as persistent as a scammer fishing
Sep 21, 2024, 7:37 am - Todd - Lottery News

Recycling cans and spare change net Michigan lottery club $1 million Mega Millions prizeNews Story
Families who play together win together By Kate Northrop A three-person lottery club from Michigan relied on recycling cans to purchase lottery tickets and won a $1 million Mega Millions prize. Family members who recycle together win together that's what happened when a three-person lottery group bought a Mega Millions ticket with change collected from recycling cans and won a $1 million prize. On Monday, the Michigan Lottery announced that a three-person lottery club from Fenton
Sep 17, 2024, 8:53 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan woman increases usual lottery purchase and wins $4 million lottery prizeNews Story
Lucky player took a chance and veered out of her comfort zone By Kate Northrop A Michigan woman veered out of her comfort zone and bought a more expensive lottery ticket than usual, which ended up winning her a $4 million top prize. A Michigan resident took a chance and increased her usual lottery purchase amount to win a $4 million top prize in an instant game. The 48-year-old winner, who chose to remain anonymous, is not a routine lottery player, but it took just one higher-tha
Aug 26, 2024, 9:08 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan man who misses lottery jackpot by one number wins $795,905 Fantasy 5 jackpot the next nightNews Story
No small feat! By Kate Northrop A Michigan man who was disappointed that he had missed the jackpot by one number was surprised to learn that he had won a $795,905 Fantasy 5 lottery jackpot the next night. Although he was grateful for the smaller win, one Michigan man was miffed that he had missed winning the jackpot by one number. The next night, that feeling was replaced by shock when he learned he had really accomplished what he had set out to do. The 53-year-old winner, who ch
Aug 13, 2024, 6:48 am - Todd - Lottery News

Illinois man honors late wife by playing her lottery numbers and wins $1 million Lotto prizeNews Story
Family celebrates numbers that are near and dear to them By Kate Northrop An Illinois man who honored his late wife by playing her usual numbers in the Illinois Lottery won a $1 million Lotto prize by doing so. An Illinois man and his adult children won a $1 million Lotto prize after playing the same numbers his late wife enjoyed using. The Illinois Lottery released a heartwarming announcement today about a father and his adult children splitting a $1 million prize after buying a
Jun 22, 2024, 8:33 am - Todd - Lottery News

Australian man deletes email from lottery about $50 million Powerball jackpot winNews Story
Multiple attempts to get ahold of winner within the span of one hour By Kate Northrop It took multiple attempts for the Australian Lottery to get ahold of a $50 million (US$35.35 million) Powerball jackpot winner, who had previously deleted a very-real email alerting him to the win. An Australian man was none the wiser that he had actually won a $50 million Powerball jackpot since he had deleted the initial email informing him that he should claim the prize. Thankfully, it didn't
Mar 18, 2026, 8:57 am - Todd - Lottery News