Michigan Lottery Club Nabs Whopping $1 Million Powerball Jackpot

The members of a Southeast Michigan Lottery club are celebrating after taking home a $1 million Powerball jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

Powerball Jackpot Climbed to $1.7 Billion Earlier This Year

Remember when the Powerball jackpot swelled to $1.765 billion in October? Although the grand prize ticket was sold in California on October 11, six $1 million dollar winners were sold in Michigan during that historic 12-week run.

The two-person Sandy Island Cove MLC Lottery Club matched five white balls in the October 7 drawing, scoring the club a cool million bucks. According to the Michigan Lottery, Robert Hoerauf is one of the club's members. Hoerauf bought the winning ticket at Northview Wine Shoppe in Macomb.

Club members declined to share how they intend to spend their Powerball winnings.

Can Michigan Lottery Jackpot Winners Remain Anonymous?

Under current Michigan law, players who win more than $10,000 in winnings playing in-state lottery games can remain anonymous. However, with multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, players anonymity is not protected.

But Michigan law may be changing. The state legislature is considering a bill that would allow multi-state jackpot winners in our state to remain anonymous. That would make Michigan the 11th state in the US to enact such legislation.

There is a Lottery Loophole

Although Michigan law currently prohibits anonymity, there is a way for large jackpot winners to remain anonymous. Winners can form an official lottery club and hire a paid representative, such as an attorney or financial advisor, to be the club's public representative.

Five Michiganians Whose Lives Were Ruined After Winning Big Lottery Jackpots

We all think winning the lottery would solve all of our problems. But you know what they say: "Be careful what you wish for."

Take a look at these five Michigan residents who won life-changing money from the Michigan Lottery. Unfortunately, all of their lives took a drastic turn for the worse after their wins.

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Best Restaurant Breads around Flint and Genesee County Michigan

Mom always said, "don't fill up on bread." We're not sure you could resist these savory breads served at some of Flint and Genesee County, MI's best restaurants. We won't ever judge if you make a meal out of bread.

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118 Room Mansion in Rochester Heads for Auction

A home that was once Michigan's second-most expensive home on the market features a staggering 118 rooms, an indoor pool, and it's just dripping with opulence.

A little more than a year ago, the asking price was $11.5 million. Today, the opening bid for this luxurious mansion starts at $2.5 million.

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