An Oakland County, Michigan man won a $1 million top prize playing the Michigan Lottery's Lady Luck 777 instant game, lottery officials announced Tuesday, August 12, 2026.

What made him buy the ticket?

The 62-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, told lottery officials he regularly checks the prizes-remaining page on MichiganLottery.com to identify scratch-off games that still have top prizes available. At the store, he noticed that ticket number "007" was next on the roll for four different games at the same time, according to the Michigan Lottery. He bought the Lady Luck 777 ticket even though only one top prize remained in the game.

Where was the winning ticket sold?

The ticket was purchased at Kakoz 2 LLC, located at 36950 Dequindre Road in Sterling Heights, Michigan, according to the Michigan Lottery.

Did the winner take the lump sum or the annuity?

The player chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump-sum payment of about $693,000 before taxes, rather than the full $1 million paid over multiple installments, according to the Michigan Lottery. WonYet's lottery tax calculator can help any player compare both options for any prize size.

How much has Lady Luck 777 paid out in total?

Players have won more than $43 million playing Lady Luck 777 since the game launched in August 2025, according to the Michigan Lottery. Each $10 ticket offers prizes ranging from $10 up to $1 million.

What are the overall odds of winning on an instant game?

Overall any-prize odds vary by game and are printed on each ticket or posted on the lottery's website. For a side-by-side look at how instant and draw-game odds compare, see WonYet's lottery odds guide.

What big drawings are happening today and tomorrow?

Tonight, Friday, August 14, 2026, Mega Millions draws at an estimated jackpot of $90 million (annuity), with a cash option of $38.7 million before taxes, at 11 p.m. ET (10 p.m. CT, 9 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. PT), according to multiple state lottery sites. Exact ticket-purchase cutoff times vary by state.

Powerball draws Saturday, August 15, 2026, at an estimated $20 million annuity, with a cash option of $8.7 million before taxes, according to state lottery sites. Check your tickets at WonYet's Mega Millions checker or browse the latest Mega Millions numbers. The full draw lottery calendar lists every upcoming game.

How do I claim a Michigan Lottery prize?

The Oakland County winner recently visited Michigan Lottery headquarters to claim his prize, according to lottery officials. For general guidance on the steps involved in claiming a large prize, see WonYet's how to claim lottery winnings guide, and verify current rules directly with the Michigan Lottery before traveling.

Sources: Mid-Michigan NOW · Michigan Lottery Connect

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