OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A 65-year-old Oakland County woman “could hardly sleep” because she couldn’t believe she won a $123,884 prize from the Michigan Lottery.
The lucky player, who decided to stay anonymous, was selected in a random drawing on Nov. 21 to win the BIG CA$H second chance jackpot prize, according to Michigan Lottery officials.
The woman earned entries into the drawing by playing eligible games on the Michigan Lottery’s website.
“When I saw the email from the Lottery that said I’d won a $123,884 BIG CA$H second chance jackpot, I didn’t believe it at first,” said the player. “It was exciting and nerve-racking calling the Lottery office to confirm it was real. I could hardly sleep that night because I was in such disbelief!”
The player recently claimed her prize and says that with her winnings she plans to complete some home improvements and then save the rest.
Part of each purchase of select online instant games funds a progressive jackpot. Players get one entry for every $.50 wagered while playing eligible games. Entries are only valid for the period in which they were earned.
After the entry period closes, a jackpot winner is selected from all the entries received that month.
Here are the jackpots players have won over the last 12 months:
- October 2024 – $123,884 progressive jackpot prize
- September 2024 – $114,176 progressive jackpot prize
- August 2024 – $176,540 progressive jackpot prize
- July 2024 – $205,831 progressive jackpot prize
- June 2024 – $207,199 progressive jackpot prize
- May 2024 – $212,310 progressive jackpot prize
- April 2024 – $234,333 progressive jackpot prize
- March 2024 – $250,299 progressive jackpot prize
- February 2024 – $227,383 progressive jackpot prize
- January 2024 – $257,631 progressive jackpot prize
- December 2023 – $260,975 progressive jackpot prize
- November 2023 – $287,648 progressive jackpot prize
The next drawing is happening on Dec. 10.
