Michigan Couple, Attorney Announced as Winners of $842.4 Million Powerball Jackpot

Published on June 12, 2024

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich.—A mid-Michigan couple and a lawyer from the west side of the state were announced Tuesday as winners of an $842.4 million Powerball lottery jackpot from a ticket purchased on New Year’s Day. The Breakfast Club lottery club opted for a cash lump sum of $305 million after taxes, Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli told reporters outside the Food Castle convenience store in Grand Blanc Township near Flint, where the winning ticket was sold. The winning numbers drawn were: 12, 21, 42, 44, 49, and red Powerball: 1. Speaking on behalf of The Breakfast Club, member and attorney Mark Harder said the middle-aged couple has “been elated and overwhelmed, thrilled and nervous” since realizing their ticket was the winner....

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