Are You Michigan’s Newest Millionaire?
If you've been keeping an eye on the Mega Millions Jackpot, then you'll know that it has grown significantly recently. Because no one has one the jackpot yet (matching 5 white balls and the Mega ball), the estimated jackpot is currently at $740 million, as of September 4th.
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However, just because no one won the jackpot this time around, doesn't mean there weren't any winners. In fact, there were thousands of winners from the drawing on Tuesday, September 3rd. There were 59,107 winners to be exact, with total cash winnings ranging from $2 up to one million dollars.
That's right... someone won a million dollars. And that ticket was sold right here in Michigan.
Million Dollar Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Michigan
Perhaps you're Michigan's newest millionaire?
The winning ticket was sold at Y&K Party Store.
It's located at 5658 S Division Avenue in Kentwood, Michigan near Grand Rapids.
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The Michigan Lottery website says that the million dollar winner matched five white balls.
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So, if you recently purchased a Mega Millions tickets from Y&K Party Store in Kentwood near Grand Rapids, be sure to double-check your ticket.
The winning number from the drawing on Tuesday, September 3rd were 12, 41, 43, 52, 55, and a gold Mega Ball of 9.
One of Michigan's Largest Lottery Winners of 2024 (So Far)
With an estimated jackpot of $741 million for the drawing on Friday, September 6th, we're nearing one of the largest jackpots Michigan has had so far in 2024.
At the beginning of the year, a winning Powerball ticket worth $842.4 million was sold in Grand Blanc.
Fingers crossed for this next drawing!
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