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Every one of us has fantasized about the actions we would take upon winning a million dollars.
In previous times, the idea might have seemed unrealistic, but the Michigan Lottery has already created close to twenty new millionaires in 2022.
This year, the accumulation of prizes seems endless.
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In the year 2022, the Michigan Lottery has granted a grand total of 23 prizes exceeding $1 million.
There have been a total of four winners, each receiving a prize of $4 million. The most recent winner was announced on May 26th.
| Date | Prize | Game |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | $4 million | Ultimate Millions |
| April 5, 2022 | $4 million | $4,000,000 Cash |
| March 10, 2022 | $4 million | Extreme Cash |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | $4 million | $150 Ca$h Explosion |
| April 20, 2022 | $3.39 million | Lotto 47 |
| June 9, 2022 | $2 million | $80 Million Cash Payout |
| April 26, 2022 | $2 million | $2,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular |
| April 21, 2022 | $2 million | Max Your Millions |
| Feb. 8, 2022 | $2 million | $2,000,000 Lucky 7’s |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | $2 million | Lucky X100 |
| June 18, 2022 | $1.85 million | Lotto 47 |
| April 1, 2022 | $1.79 million | Jumbo Jackpot Slots |
| Feb. 11, 2022 | $1.77 million | Lucky 7’s |
| Jan. 19, 2022 | $1.43 million | Lotto 47 |
| May 13, 2022 | $1.27 million | Jumbo Jackpot Slots |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | $1.25 million | Lotto 47 |
| May 7, 2022 | $1.2 million | Lotto 47 |
| July 26, 2022 | $1.18 million | Jackpot Slots |
| Sept. 24, 2022 | $1 million | Powerball |
| Sept. 1, 2022 | $1 million | Triple Million |
| Aug. 24, 2022 | $1 million | Powerball |
| Aug. 11, 2022 | $1 million | $40 Million Cash Payout |
| July 14, 2022 | $1 million | Triple Million |
| June 21, 2022 | $1 million | 20X Cashword |
| June 21, 2022 | $1 million | Mystery Multiplier |
| June 21, 2022 | $1 million | 20X Cashword |
| May 10, 2022 | $1 million | Wild Time Millions |
| April 19, 2022 | $1 million | Premiere Play |
| April 8, 2022 | $1 million | Mega Millions |
| April 8, 2022 | $1 million | Mega Millions |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | $1 million | Wild Time Millions |
| Feb. 14, 2022 | $1 million | Powerball |
| Feb. 8, 2022 | $1 million | Red Hot Millions |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | $1 million | Millionaire Maker |
Other notable prizes from this year’s Michigan Lottery include:
In 2022, the most coveted rewards comprised exclusively of games bought from retail stores, each belonging to various genres of instant games.
According to Jake Harris, the Player Relations Manager for the Michigan Lottery, what sets instant games apart from draw games is their ability to attract both avid and casual players. He believes that instant games have a wide appeal that appeals to people from all walks of life.
Although most of the top prizes for those games have already been won, the good news is that four grand prizes are still up for grabs.
As of Thursday night, both Extreme Cash and $4,000,000 Cash still have two remaining $4 million prizes up for grabs.
The top prizes were all awarded from $30 instant games, and as the cost of each ticket increases, the top prizes also increase.
According to Harris, it is the tickets with a value of $5 or more that are generating the highest revenue for the Michigan Lottery.
According to Harris, the current issue revolves around the price points. Generally, games priced at $5 or higher tend to perform better. This could be due to player interest and the prize structure. For instance, a $1 instant game usually offers a top prize of around $5,000, while a $2 ticket can potentially yield $30,000 to $50,000, depending on the game. However, once the price reaches $5, the top prizes typically range from $300,000 to $500,000. Therefore, it seems that players are drawn to games that offer substantial rewards.
There are currently 89 instant retail games available in Michigan, with varying numbers of different games at each ticket price.
Despite retail remaining the primary source of business for the Michigan Lottery, the expansion of its online games collection has been ongoing.
At present, the Michigan Lottery provides a selection of 148 online games on its website, surpassing the limited 89 in-store options.
A newer trend that has emerged involves players having the option to utilize non-winning tickets from specific games to participate in second-chance games on the website.
Harris stated that players are advised to keep their non-winning tickets and use the Michigan Lottery app to scan the ticket’s barcode. This will grant them entry into second chance games for an opportunity to win cash. According to Harris, there will be an increasing number of promotions that bridge the gap between online and traditional retail platforms. This development is beneficial for lottery players in general, and thus far, it has been well-received by players.
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