'I Was Stunned' Detroit Woman Wins $1 Million In Powerball Prize
By Hannah DeRuyter
October 6, 2021
One Detroit woman is feeling extra lucky after she won $1 million playing the Michigan Powerball.
According to a news release from the official Michigan Lottery, 43-year-old LaSharda Morrison matched all five white balls in the Powerball drawing on August 28. The five matching numbers were 12-22-26-46-59
"I buy a Powerball ticket every now and then if I'm feeling lucky, or if the jackpot is creeping up," Morrison told Michigan Lottery. "I walked around with this ticket for a couple weeks after the drawing before I even checked it."
Morrison purchased her winning ticket from the Six Mile X-Press Party Store in Detroit.
"When I checked it at the store, I thought something was off. I pulled the numbers up on my phone and I was stunned," she said.
Morrison claimed her winnings at the Lottery headquarters. She says she plans to buy a new house, take her family on a camping trip and save the remainder.
"You always want to do better for your kids. With this money, I know I can help them have a better life and set them up for years to come," Morrison added.
If interested in participating in other Michigan Lotteries, the next Michigan Powerball drawing is estimated to be worth $20 million.
The Mega Millions drawing is also this week. It has an estimated jackpot of $60 million, and the Fantasy 5 has an estimated jackpot of $105,000.
For more information on the Michigan Lottery, you can check out the official Michigan Lottery website. You will also find instant tickets on the website, featured raffles, and plenty of other online lottery games.