$5 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Farmington Hills
The latest drawing has yielded a $5 million winning Mega Millions ticket for just one very fortunate player in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The ticket matched five white balls and included the Megaplier, bumping up the prize x five.
Big Win in Farmington Hills
The Mega Millions ticket was sold on Tuesday night at Chillbox Convenience Store, located at 29801 W. 9 Mile Road. The ticket had the five white numbers: 1, 6, 10, 23 and 27. This award was quintupling to a sensational $5 million for the winner thanks to the 5x Megaplier option.
Other Major Winners Nationwide
Along with the Michigan winner, other big winning tickets were sold across the country from Tuesday night’s drawing. Across all the other states that play the Powerball, a total of seven tickets matched five white numbers and are each worth $1 million: one was sold in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania and Tennessee; two were bought in Virginia.
Next Drawing & Jackpot Amounts
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, September 27 at 11 p.m. EST. The current jackpot is an estimated $77 million with a cash option of $38.2 million.
Claiming the Prize
The Farmington Hills game winner must claim their prize at the Michigan Lottery headquarters in Lansing within one year of the drawing date. The winner is encouraged to contact the Michigan Lottery Player Relations Division at 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment.
Lucky For Life Lottery Winners in Michigan
And there have already been several lottery success stories in Michigan this year. The Breakfast Club lottery group had a $842 million winner in June 2024 — the Powerball. The duo said they plan to purchase a home in Florida and travel the world together.
That serves as a reminder to all players to check their tickets — some are lucky enough to claim their quebec lottery prizes. RELATED: $20K Mega Millions lottery ticket remains unclaimed in Michigan In Southfield, a 2023 Mega Million winner for $1M was never claimed & ended up going to state’s School Aid Fund.
For additional information on Michigan Lottery games, log onto the official Michigan Lottery site.