$1 Million Powerball Winner Goes Unclaimed In Michigan

Written By Paul Costanzo on April 5, 2022 – Last Updated on May 10, 2022

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In Michigan, a Powerball ticket worth $1 million recently reached its expiration date without being claimed.

The victorious ticket for the May 5, 2021 draw at Warren Market on Mound Road in Warren was later sold. Unfortunately, the prize remained unclaimed and ultimately expired on May 5, 2022, precisely at 4:45 p.m.

The unclaimed prize money was moved to the School Aid Fund of the state.

Purchased at Pine Knob Wine Shoppe in Clarkston, another ticket worth $150,000 from the drawing on April 24, 2021, expired the next day, April 25.

Where does Michigan Lottery money go?

2021 marked a historical milestone as the Michigan Lottery contributed its highest-ever earnings to the state’s School Aid Fund.

In fiscal year 2021, the Michigan Lottery achieved a remarkable feat by making a record-breaking contribution of $1.419 billion, marking the seventh consecutive year of such outstanding performance.

How to play for Powerball jackpot in Michigan

You can buy Powerball tickets for $2 from various sources such as online (by clicking “Play Now” above), through the Michigan lottery app, or at an authorized Michigan lottery retailer. The deadline to purchase these tickets is 9:45 p.m. on the night of the draw.

The upcoming drawing will take place on Wednesday, May 11th, with an estimated prize pool of $68 million. For those opting for a cash payout, the value amounts to $39 million.

Lottery players from 45 states, along with Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, have access to Powerball.

For an additional $1, Power Play tickets allow for a 10x boost in non-jackpot winnings, reaching a maximum of $2 million. Likewise, by purchasing Double Play tickets for $1, players gain an extra opportunity to win $10 million in the Double Play drawing.

In order to secure the jackpot, players must successfully match all five white balls and the PowerBall.