In a historic drawing on New Year’s Day, a lucky Powerball ticketholder in Michigan won the astounding $842 million jackpot.
This staggering amount ranks as the 10th-largest prize in lottery history and marks the first time that the Powerball jackpot has been won on New Year’s Day since the game’s inception in 1992.
The winning ticket was purchased at a Food Castle grocery store in Grand Blanc, Michigan, located 60 miles north of Detroit.
The winning numbers for the momentous Powerball drawing were 12, 21, 42, 44, and 49, with a red Powerball number of 1.
Read: Florida Man Wins $1 Million From Lottery Scratch-Off At Winn-Dixie
These numbers brought unimaginable wealth to the fortunate winner and sparked joy and excitement across the nation.
While the grand prize winner hails from Michigan, the Powerball drawing also brought good fortune to others. Two lucky individuals in Texas and Florida matched all five white numbers and used the lottery’s Power Play feature to win $2 million each. Additionally, four individual tickets sold in California, Connecticut, Florida, and Maryland matched all five white numbers, earning their owners a $1 million prize.
Michigan has now joined the ranks of states boasting multiple Powerball winners. With a total of seven jackpot winners in the game’s history, the state has proven to be a hotbed of luck and fortune when it comes to Powerball. The latest winner from Michigan has secured their place in the state’s lottery history.
The Powerball jackpot not only brings joy to the lucky winner but also contributes to numerous good causes supported by U.S. lotteries. The funds generated from this jackpot run will further support these causes, benefitting communities across the nation.
Even before the record-breaking New Year’s Day drawing, Powerball had already crowned its first millionaire of 2024. As the clock struck midnight on the East Coast, Pamela Bradshaw of North Carolina became a millionaire when her number was called during “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”
Read: Florida Man Wins $5M Top Prize On Lottery Scratch-Off From Cafe Espana Restaurant
Past Powerball Jackpots
The $842 million jackpot joins the ranks of the largest Powerball jackpots in history. The top 10 list includes jaw-dropping amounts, with the highest jackpot reaching an astonishing $2.04 billion.
These massive prizes are a testament to the popularity and allure of the Powerball game, capturing the imagination and dreams of millions.
Here are the top 10 largest Powerball jackpots:
- $2.04 billion: Nov. 7, 2022 – California
- $1.765 billion: Oct. 11, 2023 – California
- $1.586 billion: Jan. 13, 2016 – California, Florida, Tennessee
- $1.08 billion: July 19, 2023 – California
- $842.4 million: Jan. 1, 2024
- $768.4 million: March 27, 2019 – Wisconsin
- $758.7 million: Aug. 23, 2017 – Massachusetts
- $754.6 million: Feb. 6, 2023 – Washington
- $731.1 million: Jan. 20, 2021 – Maryland
- $699.8 million: Oct. 4, 2021 – California
Android Users, Click To Download The Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for our free newsletter.
We can’t do this without your help. Visit our GiveSendGo page and donate any dollar amount; every penny helps.