Michigan Man Wins $7.19 Million in State Lottery, Largest Online Jackpot Prize Yet

"This record-setting Lotto 47 jackpot win comes with an incredible story." – Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli

Anonymous Michigan Man Wins Big:
A Michigan man has won $7.19 million, the largest prize ever on a ticket purchased through the Michigan Lottery website. The 38-year-old winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, credits his win to his dad's advice.

Winning Numbers:
The man matched all six Lotto 47 numbers: 22-24-26-40-41-44, winning the May 22 jackpot. He had been playing the same set of numbers for years thanks to his dad's tip.

Anonymous Tells His Story:

"I saw an email from the Lottery saying I’d won a prize, so I logged into my Lottery account, and that’s when I saw $7.19 million pending. I was in total shock and instantly thought of how my dad had been right."

Lump Sum Payout:
The winner has chosen a one-time payment of $4.9 million instead of an annuity. He plans to save for his children's college funds and invest.

Previous Record:
The previous online win record was $5.75 million, won in 2021 by two Lucky For Life players in consecutive months.

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