Jackson, August 20, 2025
News Summary
Jackson has been officially recognized as the luckiest city in Mid-Michigan for lottery winnings, producing eight new millionaires over the past decade. Significant wins in 2024 included two separate $4 million prizes, matching successes from 2020. In comparison, Lansing has seen six new millionaires during the same timeframe. The Michigan Lottery has made over 600 millionaires since 2009, highlighting the life-changing potential of lottery winnings in the region, which is buzzing with notable jackpots.
Jackson has been officially designated as the luckiest city in Mid-Michigan when it comes to winning large prizes in the Michigan Lottery. Over the past decade, Jackson has produced eight new millionaires, making it the top-performing city in the region despite having a smaller population compared to cities like Lansing, which has seen six new millionaires during the same time frame.
In 2024, Jackson saw significant wins, including two separate $4 million lottery prizes. This follows similar success in 2020, also boasting two $4 million winners. In contrast, Lansing achieved only one $4 million winner back in 2015.
The Michigan Lottery has been a substantial contributor to the region’s millionaire statistics, having created over 600 millionaires since 2009 across the state. Among these winners is a Mega Millions player from Novi, who became a billionaire in 2021, showcasing the life-changing potential of lottery wins.
Currently, the lottery landscape is buzzing with the Powerball jackpot, which has reached a remarkable $605 million, with a cash option of $273.4 million. If someone wins this jackpot, it will be notable for being the fifth jackpot won in 2025 and the largest Powerball jackpot of the year. The last Powerball win in Michigan occurred in January 2024, when a lottery club named The Breakfast Club claimed an astounding $842.4 million prize, marking the largest Powerball prize ever won in the state. The club chose a lump sum payment of approximately $425 million after taxes, resulting in each member receiving about $305 million.
Notable wins within 2024 also include a $7.19 million Lotto 47 ticket purchased in Romulus and several $6 million instant tickets sold in communities such as Farmington and Clinton Township. Other cities across Michigan, including Commerce Township, Grand Rapids, and Westland, also had notable wins, with each seeing three tickets sold worth at least $1 million.
Specific winners include Pamela Dietrich of Linden, who scored a $3 million win in the Mega Millions game by matching five white balls on April 11, thanks to a multiplier feature that increased her original $1 million prize. Following her win, she has plans to remodel her home, pay off her vehicle, and save the remainder of her earnings. Moreover, two residents of Genesee County also celebrated a $2 million win from a ticket purchased in Trout Lake during their journey home from a cabin in the Upper Peninsula.
In summary, the Michigan Lottery continues to bring fortune to residents in Mid-Michigan. With over two new millionaires forming yearly in the region, Jackson’s jackpot history further strengthens its reputation as a winning city.
Key Lottery Statistics for Mid-Michigan
| Year | Jackson Millionaire Wins | Lansing Millionaire Wins | Largest Jackpot in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 ($4 million) | 0 | N/A |
| 2024 | 2 ($4 million) | 0 | $842.4 million |
| Overall (2009-2024) | 8 | 6 | N/A |
FAQ
What city is considered the luckiest in Mid-Michigan for lottery wins?
Jackson is considered the luckiest city in Mid-Michigan for winning big lottery prizes.
How many millionaires has Jackson produced in the last decade?
Jackson has produced eight new millionaires in the past decade.
What notable lottery prize was won in Michigan in January 2024?
The largest Powerball prize ever won in Michigan, amounting to $842.4 million, was claimed by a lottery club in January 2024.
What is the current Powerball jackpot as of now?
The current Powerball jackpot is $605 million, with a cash option of $273.4 million.
What plans does Pamela Dietrich have for her winnings?
Pamela Dietrich plans to remodel her home, pay off her vehicle, and save the remainder of her $3 million winnings.
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Additional Resources
- WITL: Luckiest Lottery Spots in Michigan
- ABC12: Linden Woman Celebrates $3 Million Mega Millions Prize
- Michigan Lottery Connect: $605 Million Jackpot Up for Grabs
- Detroit Free Press: Powerball Ticket Sold in Grand Blanc
- Our Midland: Michigan Woman Wins Scratch-Off
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: Michigan Lottery Winners
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: Michigan Lottery
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