The Powerball jackpot is closing in on $1 billion, with $950 million up for grabs in Saturday night time’s drawing. The money choice for the jackpot is $428.9 million.
“Heading into Labor Day weekend, the Powerball jackpot has the potential to alter a Michigander’s life!” mentioned Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “If a fortunate participant in Michigan wins, it might be a record-setting Powerball prize and have a constructive impression on the winner and their household for generations to come back.”
If a participant wins the jackpot, it might be the biggest Powerball jackpot received in additional than a yr and the sixth largest Powerball jackpot ever received. Saturday’s drawing would be the thirty ninth drawing because the jackpot was final received on Could 31 when one ticket bought in California received the $204.5 million jackpot.
For the reason that Powerball jackpot run started June 2, Michigan Lottery gamers have received greater than $6 million in prizes, together with two $1 million prizes.
The Powerball jackpot was final received in Michigan on Jan. 1, 2024, by a Mid-Michigan lottery membership. The membership received a $842.4 million Powerball jackpot with a ticket bought in Grand Blanc. That jackpot is the biggest Powerball prize ever received in Michigan.
Lottery retailers all through the state are promoting Powerball tickets till 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Tickets additionally could also be bought on-line at MichiganLottery.com.
Powerball performs could also be bought for $2 every at Lottery retailers throughout the state and on-line at MichiganLottery.com. A “Energy Play” choice that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by as much as 10 occasions to a most of $2 million could also be added to any Powerball play for less than $1. For an extra $1 per play, Double Play could also be added to a Powerball ticket, giving gamers a second likelihood to win as much as $10 million within the nightly Double Play drawing.
The Powerball drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday and could also be watched dwell on-line at: http://www.powerball.com. Powerball tickets are offered in 45 states, Washington D.C., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
