LANSING, MI -- A Newaygo County man’s excitement and a little help from the ‘luckiest store in Michigan’ helped him land a $1 million prize last month.

A Michigan man won $1 million after finding a scratch-off lottery ticket left on a store counter at a gas station. He called the win 'a blessing.'

The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scam artists claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners. The Michigan Lottery processes all prize claims for free, and players must have a valid winning ticket to claim a prize.

The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 4, 2025, results for each game: Midday: 0-0-2 Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

A Newaygo County man's trip to a store that advertises as the "luckiest store in Michigan" paid off in a big way when he won a $1 million prize.

A Michigan woman won a big Powerball prize, and it was all thanks to numbers picked by ChatGPT. Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old from Wyandotte, Michigan, said she turned to AI for help, and the result netted her a $100,000 Powerball win. Carvey matched four ...

Players are targeted and if they fall for the scam, the criminals return to extract more money from the victim.

A Wayne County man won a $1 million top prize playing the Blazing Suits instant game after purchasing a ticket another customer decided not to buy, Michigan Lottery officials said Tuesday.

Lottery-related scams surface from time-to-time and have certainly been known to pop up around the holidays, officials said. The public should “always remain vigilant” and be aware of two types of common lottery prize scams.