Summary
- A Michigan player recently matched five winning numbers in a Mega Millions drawing, earning a second-tier prize.
- The player, whose identity is still unknown, won $3 million instead of the usual $1 million prize by utilizing the game's Megaplier feature.
- The Mega Millions jackpot is projected to reach $112 million.
A fortunate Mega Millions player in Michigan recently won a life-changing prize.
Single ticket matches five winning numbers for a multi-million-dollar prize
Earlier this week, the Michigan Lottery announced that a single ticket matched five winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on Friday. The lucky player, whose identity remains undisclosed, purchased their winning ticket online through MichiganLottery.com. By accurately choosing the five white balls numbered 15, 37, 38, 56, and 58 in the recent drawing, the winner secured a substantial prize of $3 million. Typically, matching five winning numbers earns a $1 million prize, but the player opted for the game’s Megaplier feature, allowing them to collect $3 million thanks to the drawing’s 3X multiplier. Having won the tier-two prize in Mega Millions, the player has one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. They can initiate the claiming process by contacting the Michigan Lottery's Player Relations Division at 844-917-6325. A spokesperson stated,
The popular lottery game's upcoming jackpot is estimated at $112m
Mega Millions drawings occur on Tuesdays and Fridays. To win the jackpot, players must match five numbers between 1 and 70 and one Mega Ball number between 1 and 24. Tickets offer chances to win prizes ranging from $10 to a continuously growing jackpot until it is claimed. The odds of winning a prize in Mega Millions are 1 in 23. The next drawing for this popular lottery game is set for Friday, April 18, 2025. The estimated jackpot for the upcoming Mega Millions drawing is $112 million, with a cash option of $49.3 million.
