Lotto 47 jackpot climbs to record $25.9M for Saturday
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(WWJ) Could it finally but your turn to win big?
Record cash is up for grabs for Michigan Lottery Players with Saturday's Lotto 47 jackpot set at $25.9 million.
According to officials with the Michigan Lottery, the largest Lotto 47 prize ever was a $23.6 million jackpot won by a Macomb County player on March 1, 2008.
Tickets for Wednesday's drawing may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com, or at Lottery retailers across the state. Players who choose to visit a Lottery retailer are asked to follow safety precautions, including wearing a mask and observing social distancing guidelines.
Each Lotto 47 play is only $1. Players select six numbers from one to 47 for a chance to win a jackpot starting at $1 million and that grows until someone wins it. For an additional $1 per play, Double Play may be added to a Lotto 47 ticket, giving players a second chance to win up to $1.5 million in the nightly Double Play drawing. For an additional $1 per game, players may add EZMatch to their ticket for a chance to win up to $500 instantly.
Lotto 47 drawings take place on Wednesday and Saturday at 7:29 p.m. Tickets are on sale until 7:08 p.m. on the day of the drawing.
About 97 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to vendors and retailers. In the 2019 fiscal year, the Lottery provided more than $1 billion for Michigan's public schools.
Remember, never gamble more than you can afford to lose. Facing a gambling problem can be an overwhelming experience, and people who get in over their heads can feel like there is no way out. If you need help, call the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-270-7117.
