A lucky Michigan resident might be experiencing the thrill of a lifetime as they wake up to the fact that they have won the $842 million Powerball jackpot.
The winning ticket was sold at the Food Castle store in Grand Blanc, with a cash value of $425 million dollars – making the holder one of the richest people in the state overnight.
The Michigan Lottery is yet to reveal the identity of the winner, but officials have urged the holder to come forward as soon as possible.
At the moment, only one person in the state can claim the crown of the most fortunate lottery winner, with the jackpot being the second largest ever won in Michigan. The record $1.05 billion dollar Mega Millions ticket, sold in January 2021, still holds the top spot. The prospects of such a fortune naturally captivate audiences worldwide, fuelled by dreams of what they would do with such riches.
The winning numbers of the draw held on Monday night were: 12-21-42-44-49, and the Powerball was 1. A single ticket was purchased for this drawing, which is a rare occurrence for the multi-state game that is held in 45 US states, plus the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands.
While the identity of the rightful owner of the ticket remains unknown, keen media attention will likely mount over the coming days, as the store owner and the local community reflect on the momentous event. Excitement is tangible, and speculations about the winner’s identity are rife, with social media lighting up as people share their delight in the possibilities that such a life-changing jackpot offers.
