Straight Back Bonus Gives Michigan Lottery Daily 4 Players An Extra Chance to Win in June

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Straight Back Bonus promotional graphicMichigan Lottery Daily 4 players will get an extra chance to win cash in June with the Straight Back Bonus promotion!

Beginning June 1 and running for a limited time, Daily 4 players whose numbers match the drawn numbers in reverse order – straight back – will win a $1,000 bonus prize.

For example, if a Daily 4 player picks 1-2-3-4 and the numbers drawn are 4-3-2-1, the player wins $1,000! Boxed bets, 1-Off, and 2-Way bets aren’t eligible for the bonus prize, and Wheel-Bet winners will be paid only the straight prize. Players will be paid only for the largest prize won on a ticket.

The Daily 4 Straight Back Bonus runs for all midday and evening drawings through the promotional period.

There are five ways to play the Daily 4 game: Straight, Boxed, Two-Way, 1-Off, and Wheeled. Prize amounts vary based on the way a number is played, and on the order in which the winning numbers are drawn. Each Daily 4 play costs $1. There are two Daily 4 drawings a day, seven days a week, at 12:59 p.m. and 7:29 p.m.

In 2024, Michigan Lottery players won more than $227 million playing the Daily 4 game.

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Unforgettable Anniversary Night: Oakland County Woman Wins $2 Million Playing Diamonds & Gold

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Winning TicketAn Oakland County woman and her husband had an anniversary they will never forget after winning $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Diamonds & Gold instant game!

“My husband and I like playing different scratch off tickets, especially the Diamonds & Gold game,” said the lucky 44-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous. “We scratched this ticket off together on our wedding anniversary and my husband noticed the $2 million prize first. He thought something wasn’t right, so we took it to the store to scan it.

“A message came up to file a claim at the Lottery office, so we asked a friend to scan it on her Lottery app. I started shaking and was in total shock when $2 million came up on the screen. It was so exciting and the best surprise on our anniversary!”

“Congratulations to the lucky player and her husband who had a day they will never forget after winning $2 million on their wedding anniversary!” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “It is great to hear that the prize will also have a positive impact on their children by helping fund their future education.”

The player bought her winning ticket at Opdyke Featherstone Mobil, located at 810 North Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills. She recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the big prize. She chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million, rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to buy a house, invest, and set some aside for her children’s college funds.

Players have won more than $54 million playing Diamonds & Gold, which launched in March 2024. Each $20 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $2 million. More than $49 million in prizes remain, including one $2 million top prize, 21 $5,000 prizes, and 113 $2,000 prizes.

In 2024, Lottery players won nearly $1.8 billion playing instant games.

Lottery instant games may be purchased at retailers across the state.

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Michigan Lottery Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

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A field of American flagsIn observance of Memorial Day, the Michigan Lottery headquarters in Lansing and all Lottery regional offices located in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Saginaw, and Sterling Heights will be closed on Monday, May 26.

All regularly scheduled drawings will take place on Monday.

The bank claim centers that the Michigan Lottery has teamed up with may have office hours on Monday, however, they won’t be able to process claims, because the Lottery offices will be closed.

All Lottery offices will reopen on Tuesday at 7:45 am.

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Barry County Woman Wins $100,000 Playing the Michigan Lottery’s $300,000,000 Extraordinaire Second Chance Game

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Closeup background of hundred dollar billsA Barry County woman turned a non-winning ticket into a $100,000 second chance prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s $300,000,000 Extraordinaire second chance game!

The 80-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, won $100,000 after she was selected in a random drawing that took place May 6. She earned entries into the giveaway by scanning non-winning $300,000,000 Extraordinaire tickets on the Michigan Lottery app.

“I scanned all of my non-winning $300,000,000 Extraordinaire tickets for second chance entries, but I never expected to win,’” said the player. “When I got a call from the Lottery telling me I won a $100,000 prize I thought it was a scam. Later that day, I saw an email from the Lottery regarding the prize and knew it must be real. Winning is a blessing and will provide a nice financial cushion.”

The player recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim her prize. She plans to save her winnings.

The 10th and final $300,000,000 Extraordinaire second chance drawing took place on May 6. Each drawing awarded two $100,000 prizes.

Michigan Lottery players have a new second chance opportunity to win up to $50,000 by scanning their non-winning $6,000,000 Wealth tickets on the Michigan Lottery mobile app ticket scanner. Players can visit michiganmilotteryconnect.horsewinners.net/secondchance50 for complete game rules and drawing dates.

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Twice as Nice: Mount Pleasant Man Wins Second Fantasy 5 Prize from the Michigan Lottery

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Winning TicketLuck struck twice for a Mount Pleasant man who won a $110,000 Fantasy 5 Double Play prize a little more than a year after winning a $115,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot!

Kelly Ralston, 61, matched the Fantasy 5 Double Play numbers in the May 10 drawing to win a $110,000 prize: 02-03-07-22-28. He bought his winning ticket at Oil City EZ mart, located at 48 South Coleman Road in Mount Pleasant.

“I’ve continued to play Fantasy 5 since I won last year, but I never thought I would win big a second time,” said Ralston. “The morning after the drawing, I scanned my Fantasy 5 ticket on the Lottery app and was stunned when $110,000 came up on the screen. I still can’t believe I won again!

“I plan to keep playing and hopefully be back claiming a big prize for the third time!”

Ralston visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim the big prize. He plans to save his winnings for retirement and live comfortably.

“The first time I won, I used the money to buy a camper, help my family, and do things around my house, and now I plan to retire and live comfortably.”

Ralston claimed a $115,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot prize in May 2024 after matching all five Fantasy 5 numbers in the drawing on April 30, 2024: 04-07-29-33-36. That winning ticket was purchased at Borders Coner Store, located at 7024 East Pickard Road in Mount Pleasant.

Each Fantasy 5 play is only $1. For an additional $1 per play, EZmatch may be added to a Fantasy 5 ticket, giving players a chance to win up to $500 instantly. For an additional $1 per play, Double Play may be added to a Fantasy 5 ticket, giving players a second chance to win up to $110,000 in the nightly Double Play drawing. Fantasy 5 players select five numbers from one to 39. Players who match all five Fantasy 5 numbers drawn win a jackpot that starts at $100,000. Fantasy 5 drawings are held seven days a week at 7:29 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at a retailer or online at Michiganmilotteryconnect.horsewinners.net until 7:08 p.m. on the day of the drawing.

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