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Powerball Mania has hit much of the US, even more locally here in Mid-Michigan since Don Lawson of Lapeer won $337 million back in August. Of the 40 states that participate in the Powerball game no one matched all the numbers for Saturday’s drawing, so the jackpot has jumped up to a whopping $425 million! So what are the odds that you will win?

Earlier this year, Amanda Clayton was charged with welfare fraud after continuing to collect food stamps after she won a $1 million lottery prize. She was found dead over the weekend.

Four years ago, Nicholas Ruth beat Leukemia and now he's beaten the odds, winning $250,000 in the Maryland Lottery. But wait until you see what this selfless teen plans to do with his winnings.

Sign of the times: Three Michigan Lottery personalities have struck bad luck, learning that they will soon be replaced by a machine.

As we told you a few weeks ago, the $337 million Powerball Jackpot is going to a single winning ticket holder.  That winner, now a multi-millionaire, bought that golden ticket just down the road in Lapeer.  The identity of the winner was revealed at 11:30 this morning.

One grand prize winner in the Powerball, and the lucky ticket was sold just down the road in Lapeer. The jackpot ended up totaling $337 million dollars.

Oh, how I wish it was mine! The Michigan Classic Lotto 47 Jackpot winner from Wednesday, May 2nd is most likely someone close to home. The winning ticket valued at $6,319,677 still hasn't been redeemed but we do know where the lucky ticket was sold, and it's close to Flint!

I'm pretty jealous of this Virginia woman who won $1 million in the lottery twice in one day. What are the odds of winning once, much less twice in the same day? Virginia Pike says she was shocked to find out she won twice and loves playing the lottery.

Remember the Michigan woman who won $1 million in the lottery and was still collecting food stamps? Now she's been charged with welfare fraud, which includes two felony charges.

One of the three winners from the Mega Millions lottery has claimed her prize in Kansas but is choosing to remain anonymous. She is taking the cash option and after taxes she will receive $110.5 million. Not too bad for someone who plans on retiring.

My coworkers didn't hold back when I asked them what they'd do with $640 million, if they won the 'Mega Millions Lotto' jackpot. Is my wardrobe really that bad? By the way, if anyone tells you they'd keep working, after winning the lottery -

The Mega Millions Lottery jackpot is up to $500 million with the next drawing taking place tomorrow night. One lucky winner could get $19.2 million a year for 26 years or a single payment worth $359 million. Would you still work if you won the lottery?