Double Play Option Plus a Third Powerball Drawing Day Added

Double Play Option Added to Powerball
Double Play Added to Powerball starting August 23, 2021.

New Option Available & Powerball Drawings Now Held Three Days a Week

Double Play makes Powerball more fun. Everyone buying a Powerball Lottery ticket dreams of matching their lucky numbers drawn. My lucky numbers have always been 6, 9, 18, 21, 30, and Powerball 9. However, I still have not won the jackpot yet, but there is always hope. You could try your luck right now and cash in on 20 FREE instant tickets from the Michigan Lottery.

Powerball costs $2 per ticket. You must purchase the Powerball tickets before 9:45 pm EST the night of the drawings. You must select five numbers ranging from one through 69. Also, you must choose one Powerball number ranging from one to 26. The jackpot starts at $20 million and grows larger if there are no winners. In addition, you can add the “Powerplay” option for an additional dollar. Therefore, this allows a player to win 10x the prize up to $2 million for non-jackpot prizes.

Starting on August 23rd, Powerball drawings will have an additional game each week. This will bring the number of drawings held each week to three. The drawing is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:59 pm EST. Monday is the new addition to the lineup. Adding a third weekly drawing will allow larger jackpots. Therefore, the jackpots will have a chance to grow even larger! The odds and prizes will still remain the same.

About the new Double Play add-on to Powerball

How do you play the Double Play add-on to Powerball?

The Lottery is adding a new add-on option called Double Play. It is also starting on August 23rd. This game takes place after the Powerball drawing and involves a second set of numbers. First, it costs $1 more to play per drawing. Second, the numbers range from one through 69. Third, Powerball numbers range from 1 through 26. Finally, If you match five of the five numbers drawn, and the Powerball number, you will win the Double Play prize of $10 million. Players can win prizes in both drawings.

Buy Powerball tickets at any of the 10,500 Lottery retailers in Michigan. In addition, the Powerball tickets are sold online on the Michigan Lottery’s website.


Lotto 47 Ticket Sold in Prudenville Hits $18.41 Million Jackpot

Lotto 47 Ticket Sold in Prudenville Hits $18.41 Million Jackpot

Wow! Imagine hitting six numbers on the Lotto 47 and walking away with an $18.41 million jackpot. Only one Lotto 47 ticket matched all six numbers. The numbers from the Saturday drawing are 03, 05,10, 20, 28, and 31. Someone bought the ticket from the Family E-Z Mart in Prudenville, Michigan. Prudenville has a population of 1,682 people and is in Roscommon County located in lower Michigan. The last time someone won the Lotto 47 jackpot of $1.2 million was in January 2021.

The player has two options to claim this prize:

  • First, the winner can choose 30 years of annuity payments. This would result in payment of $614,000 per year.
  • Secondly, the winner could choose a one-time payment of approzimately $11.7 million in cash.

If you are holding the winning ticket you need to contact Michigan Lottery Public Relations to set up an appointment to claim the prize. Its phone number is 517-373-1237. However, the tickets are only valid for one year following the drawing. After that, the ticket is worthless.

About the Lotto 47 Game in Michigan

How to Play the Michigan Lotto 47 game?

First, a Lotto 47 ticket costs $1. A player needs to select six numbers ranging from one to 47 for a chance at winning the jackpot. The jackpot starts at $1 million and progressively grows until there is a winner. Secondly, you can add $1 more per play, this is called “Double Play.” This allows a player to enter into a nightly second chance drawing for prizes up to $1.5 million. In addition, if you add $1 per ticket, you can add “EZMatch” to the ticket. EZMatch allows for winning prizes up to $500 instantly. Finally, the drawings are held on Wednesday and Saturday at 7:29 p.m. EST.

You can buy the tickets at a retailer or online at MichiganLottery.com. Make sure to buy the tickets before 7:08 pm on the drawing days. The game is only available in Michigan. If there is more than one jackpot winner then the prize is split evenly.

Learn more about how to receive FREE lottery tickets from the Michigan Lottery.


Gun Lake & Parx Interactive to Launch Sports Betting Platform in Michigan

The Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Pottawatomi Indians) of Michigan and Parx Interactive will launch an online sports betting platform on August 2, 2021. For the Pottawatomi Indians to operate an online gaming platform, they must first have an online platform provider. In this case, it is Parx Interactive. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), Detroit, Michigan approved the online partnership’s application. The MGCB said there are currently 14 operating partnerships in Michigan offering both online sports betting and casino gaming. The MGCB regulates gaming activities in Michigan. They are responsible to ensure honest and fair gaming operations. It licenses commercial Detroit casinos, online sports betting and gaming operators, suppliers, platform providers, and affiliate marketers. In addition, they regulate horse racing and charitable gaming.

The Pottawatomi Indians are in western Michigan. The Tribe has operated the Gun Lake Casino since 2003. The Gun Lake Casino offers casino table games, slots, bonanza bucks, and sportsbooks. Previously, on April 23, 2021, the Tribe launched its online gambling casino at PlayGunLake.com. The online casino is on the Playtech platform which supplies Gun Lake with the casino gaming software.

Online casino gambling and sports betting were legalized in Michigan during the fall of 2020. In January 2021 the Governer signed into law regulations that allow for legalized online gaming operations.


Instant Game Winners Playing the Michigan Lottery Cash In this Week

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A Michigan Man from Bay County Wins a $300,000 Playing Wild Time Deluxe Instant Game

Imagine how high you would jump if you won $300,000 playing the Michigan Lottery. A lucky 58-year-old Bay County man hit it big playing the Wild Time Deluxe instant game. After he and his wife realized they won they jumped up and down in excitement. The man chose to remain anonymous. He bought the instant game ticket from CB Discount in Bay City. They plan to invest the money and pay off bills.

The Wild Time Deluxe Game started in April 2021. So far, lucky players have cashed in on over $14 million in winnings. The tickets cost $5 each and prizes range from $5 to $300,000. Over $18 million in prizes are still available to win. The game is not available online, only at Michigan retailers.

Diamonds are One Man’s Best Friend when he wins $500,000 Playing the Diamond Spectacular Instant Game

A 62-year-old man from St. Clair County, Michigan won a $500,000 prize recently from playing the Lottery. His lucky instant game is Diamond Spectacular. The man, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket from the BP gas station, in Chesterfield, Michigan. He bought the instant game ticket before leaving on vacation. However, he did not scratch the tickets off until he returned. After scratching the ticket, he showed his wife and son just to verify that he held a winning ticket. He plans on paying bills and saving the remainder of the winnings.

“I can’t explain the feeling I got when I realized I’d won. It’s something I’ve never felt before,” the player said. “It still hasn’t sunk in.”

MLC, July 28, 2021

The Diamond Spectacular instant game started in August 2020. So far, player winnings have totaled more than $12 million. The tickets cost $5 each and the prizes range from $5 to $500,000. In addition, over $18 million in instant game prizes still remain. There are still two $500,000 top prizes available for someone to win! This instant win game is not available online. It is only available at retail locations.

A Michigan Woman Wins $500,000 Playing the Lottery’s Poker Multiplier Instant Game

A 29-year-old Jackson County woman hit it big winning $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery game called Poker Multiplier. The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, bought her instant game ticket from the Lakeside Party Store in Jackson, Michigan. After she saw the prize of $500,000 she had to look twice to make sure her eyes were not playing tricks on her.

She visited the Lottery headquarters in Lansing, Michigan to claim her prize. The money will be first used to set up a college fund for her children. Secondly, she will buy a new car. Finally, she will invest whatever money remains.

So far, lucky players of the Poker Multiplier instant game have won over $3 million. This is a relatively new game that launched in early July 2021. The tickets cost $5 each and have prizes ranging from $5 to $500,000. There is over $26 million in the Poker Multiplier instant games available to win. This includes two $500,000 prizes!

A Washtenaw County Man Scores a $100,000 Touchdown Playing the Lottery’s Football Payout Game

Michigan Lottery has an online platform where you can play lottery games. The online Lottery started in 2014. A Washtenaw County man won $100,000 playing the online Football Payout Instant Game. The man, who decided to stay anonymous, said he took a break from work and went to the Lottery’s website to play Football Payout, his favorite game. With only $100 left in his account he tried a couple more times and won the $100,000 prize. He went to the Lottery Headquarters to claim the money. He will pay bills and save money.

If you are a resident of Michigan and over 18 years old you can play the Michigan Lottery online. The online games offer you a chance to win up to $500,000 instantly. In addition, you can buy Mega Millions, Powerball, Lucky for Life, Fantasy 5, and Lotto 47 online. Also, the online platform offers more than 90 different games. The cost ranges from 5 cents to $20 per game.

Kent County Woman Wins $1 Million Mega Millions Michigan Lottery Prize

Imagine winning $1 million from the Michigan Lottery. A lucky Grand Rapids woman named Sumayyah Waver recently hit the Mega Millions prize for her million-dollar payout. She is a 39-year-old who matched five of the white balls that were drawn on June 1, 2021. Her lucky numbers are 07, 11, 33, 58, and 63. The winning ticket was purchased from the Meijer store in Kent County, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

“I like to play a variety of Lottery games, so I purchased a few tickets when I was getting groceries,” said Waver. “About a week later, I checked the tickets. When I realized I’d won $1 million I was blown away!”

MLC, July 26, 2021

Waver plans to use the winnings to pay off debt from school.

The Mega Millions drawings are every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. (ET). Each ticket cost $2. In addition, you can spend $1 more per play to add a “Megaplier.” This will boost a non-jackpot prize up to five times the money. This game is available to purchase in 45 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington D.C. You can buy the tickets online or at a retail location until 15 minutes prior to the evening drawing.


Live Dealer Casino Games by Evolution Approved in Michigan

Live Dealer Casino Streaming Roulette Online Michigan Evolution

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) recently approved Evolution to start streaming some live casino table games. For example, you can now play games like roulette, blackjack, and baccarat live. As of today, Evolution is the only company offering live dealer casino table games in Michigan. The MGCB has authorized casino operators and their platform providers to begin offering the live dealer games on July 22, 2021. As a result, several platform providers and operators in Michigan will be adding live dealer games through Evolution.

“Players can use a mobile device or computer to play typical land-based casino games like blackjack, baccarat and roulette with a real-time, live dealer,” said Henry Williams, MGCB executive director. “Cameras capture the dealer and the play, and the providers’ apps or websites share it live with remote players.”

MGCB, Jul2 23, 2021

Evolution Streaming Provider

Evolution launched in 2006. The company focuses on offering live table casino games in legal gambling markets. This includes gaming markets in North America and Europe. Firstly, they offer over 700 live casino-style table games worldwide. Secondly, Evolution operates table games in 15 different languages. This shows how broad their reach is in the world. In addition, the games are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Finally, the live table games in Michigan will be streaming from a studio in Southfield, Michigan.

Casino Operators Adding Evolution Live Dealer Casino Games

So far, FanDuel, the Stars Group, BetMGM, Golden Nugget, Penn Interactive – Barstool, TwinSpires – Bet America, Wynn, William Hill, and DraftKings plan on adding live dealer casino games. The operators have yet to announce a date for launching the live dealer streaming.

Online sports betting and casino gambling became legal in Michigan during the fall of 2020. The MGCB began the licensing and screening process to approve partnerships between land-based casino operations and online platform providers. This licensing process was implemented in January 2021.