Someone wins record Lotto 47 jackpot of $7.19M
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Someone in Michigan made history Wednesday night after winning a $7.19 million Lotto 47 jackpot with an online ticket. The jackpot is the largest prize ever won online.
The payer matched all six numbers- 22-24-26-40-41-44 to win the jackpot. According to the Michigan Lottery website, the previous record for the largest prize won online was $5.75 million. That record-setting prize was won in back-to-back months in February and March of 2021 by two Lucky for Life players.
“Congratulations to the lucky Michigan Lottery player who made history last night by winning a $7.19 million Lotto 47 jackpot, with a ticket bought online,” said Lottery Commissioner, Suzanna Shkreli. “The Lottery’s online game portfolio gives Michiganders the chance to win huge jackpot prizes with tools that promote responsible play while supporting public schools. This is a huge win for the lucky player and the Michigan Lottery’s industry-leading online game platform.”
The lucky player who won last night’s jackpot should contact the Lottery’s Player Relations division at 844-917-6325 to set up an appointment to claim their prize.
Lotto 47 tickets are valid for one year from the date of the drawing.