Information
Find out information about the Michigan Lottery below. Here are a few key facts and figures:
- The Michigan Lottery began in 1972
- More than $26 billion has been raised for the School Aid Fund
- It offers a range of multi-state lotteries – Powerball, Mega Millions and Lucky for Life
- In-state lotteries include Fantasy 5, Lotto 47, Daily 3, Daily 4 and Keno
- The biggest Michigan Lottery win was a $1 billion Mega Millions payout in January 2021
Get more help and info by looking through the sections below. Select the relevant link to read a help guide about a particular topic.
Claiming Prizes
Think you've won a Michigan Lottery Prize? Congratulations! Find out everything you need to know about how to claim your winnings, whether you played in-store or online.
Claim My PrizeSecond Chance Games
Second Chance games give you the opportunity to submit non-winning tickets into drawings to receive great prizes. You just need to have an online account and submit a non-winning ticket.
Second ChanceUnclaimed Prizes
All Michigan Lottery prizes expire one year after the draw date. See the latest major prizes that have still not been claimed.
Unclaimed PrizesWinners
The Michigan Lottery pays out billions of dollars in prize money every year. Find out about the biggest winners.
MI Lottery WinnersTax Calculator
Work out how much tax is due on your lottery prize, whether you win a big jackpot or a lower payout.
Calculate your TaxInstant Games
You can win huge prizes straight away with Michigan Instant games. Take part without having to wait for a drawing.
Instant Win GamesRaffle
The Michigan Lottery raffle offers guaranteed prizes that can be worth up to $50,000. Find out about the raffles that are currently available and how you can play online.
Raffle GamesDrawing Schedule
See a schedule of when Michigan Lottery drawings take place. You can find the draw days and draw times for your favorite games.
Draws ScheduleLottery Club
Playing together can be a great way to help to boost your chances of winning. Find out how to play in a lottery pool.
Lottery ClubsWhere the Money Goes
Learn where the revenue from Michigan Lottery tickets goes, including the worthy causes that benefit in the state.
Distribution of RevenueLottery Scams
If you've recieved an email, letter or phone call telling you that you are a lottery winner, read this page before replying to make sure it isn't a scam. Includes tips on how to protect yourself from any fraudulent notifications.
Scams AdviceStaying Anonymous
Are you allowed to keep your identity private if you win in Michigan? Discover the rules and what happens if you want to remain anonymous.
Staying Anonymous