Kent County woman wins $495K lottery jackpot

A woman from Kent County, Michigan, won a jackpot of $495,002 by playing an online lottery game. She decided to play after getting a promotional email from the Michigan Lottery. The 54-year-old winner, who wants to stay anonymous, was thrilled with her luck. Within her first five plays of the Michigan Jackpot game, she won $500. She had planned to cash out if her balance got low, but then she hit the jackpot. She matched all six numbers: 4, 20, 21, 23, 34, and 35. Excited, she called her husband to share the big news. He joked, asking if she had the comma in the correct place. The jackpot starts at $50,000 and grows with each ticket sold. The woman plans to use her winnings for a dream vacation, pay off her home, and buy a new car. Michigan Lottery encourages players to check their tickets right away. A $250,000 Powerball prize from 2024 went unclaimed and was added to the state's School Aid Fund.