Macomb County Player Wins $32.9M Lottery, Must Claim Prize
Lottery enthusiasts in Macomb County are buzzing with excitement after a resident won a staggering $32.9 million jackpot. This remarkable win occurred in the Lotto 47 game, making it a historic event for Michigan’s lottery.
Details of the Winning Ticket
The winning ticket was purchased at Wild Bills Tobacco, located at 46518 Gratiot Ave., in Chesterfield Township, roughly 35 miles north of Detroit. The lucky numbers chosen were 02, 03, 12, 15, 16, and 33.
Record-Breaking Jackpot
This win has set a new record for the Lotto 47 game, surpassing the previous record of $32.3 million shared in November 2020 by two players from Ferndale and Lake Odessa.
Claiming the Winnings
The winner is encouraged to contact the Michigan Lottery Player Relations division at (844) 917-6325 to arrange a time to claim their prize. It’s important to note that the ticket remains valid for one year following the drawing, which took place on Saturday.
Recent Lotto 47 Wins
This win marks the third Lotto 47 jackpot claimed in 2023. Other notable wins this year include:
- April: A player won $5.46 million at a Speedway gas station in Kalamazoo.
- January: A $1.3 million prize was awarded to a ticket purchased at Mac’s II Inc., in Taylor.
Game Overview
The Lotto 47 game has a ticket price of $1 per play. Players choose six numbers from a pool of 1 to 47, with jackpots starting at $1 million and increasing until someone wins. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 10.7 million. Additionally, players can win secondary prizes ranging from $5 to $2,500 if at least three of their selected numbers are drawn. Lotto 47 drawings occur every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:29 p.m.
Powerball Prize Waiting to be Claimed
In addition to the Lotto 47 win, the Michigan Lottery is also waiting for a player to claim a $1 million prize from a Powerball ticket bought Saturday at a retailer in Cheboygan.
