LANSING, MI – The Powerball jackpot is now worth over $ 400 million, as there was no winner of the $ 390 million jackpot for the draw held on Saturday, January 2nd.
This means that the Powerball draw on Wednesday, January 6th, will be worth $ 410 million with a cash option of $ 316.4 million.
Powerball numbers (white) for January 2: 3-4-11-41-67
The Powerball Red Power number: 5
The Power Play number: two
Powerball winners on January 2:
· Although there was no grand prize winner, two players hit the five white numbers drawn to win $ 1 million. These tickets were sold in Arizona and Connecticut.
· The Connecticut player also played the Power Play option, which increased his winnings to $ 2 million.
· In Michigan, 12 tickets sold won $ 200 in the draw. This was the biggest award won in the state.
· Before the draw, the real jackpot was increased from $ 384 million to $ 390 million.
· 1,395,711 tickets were sold that won at least $ 4 in the draw. In Michigan, 50,850 tickets sold won at least $ 4.
Powerball is offered in 44 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Players select five white numbers from (1 to 69) and a red ball (1 to 26). Tickets cost $ 2 each.
In other Michigan Lottery news:
· The next Mega Millions draw is Tuesday, January 5, with an estimated jackpot of $ 432 million and a cash option of $ 329.7 million.
· The next draw for Lotto 47 will be on Wednesday, January 6 at 7:29 pm, with a $ 1.15 million jackpot. The deadline is at 7:08 pm on that day.
· Sunday’s Fantasy 5 jackpot is estimated at $ 126,000. The draw is at 19h29. The deadline is 19h08.
For the latest Michigan Lottery news, check out the official Michigan Lottery website, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games.
The last Michigan player to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot was Cristy Davis of Waterford, who won $ 70 million playing Powerball in February. With his earnings, Davis said he planned to buy a new home and a car.
And while she was a lucky winner, it is smart for players to check their tickets immediately, as a $ 1 million winner sold in Hartland in 2019 has not been claimed. The ticket was purchased at the Speedway in Hartland, but the winner never came forward to claim the prize. Instead, the money went to the state’s School Aid Fund.
If you would like to be the next Michigan player to win a big lottery prize, take a look at these tips from lottery expert Richard Lustig. The author of “Learn how to increase your chances of winning the lottery” won more than $ 1 million in Florida, winning top jackpot prizes in smaller games.