Classic Lotto 47 is one of Michigan Lottery’s famous semiweekly draw games. And, once in a while, a notable jackpot emerges. But, have you ever wondered what the biggest Classic Lotto 47 jackpots ever were? Well, wonder no more.
Buying a new apartment, saving for a rainy day, purchasing a new car, and taking a lavish vacation. It’s what most Michigan Lottery players and winners alike dream of.
So, here are the biggest Classic Lotto 47 jackpots ever.
$13.3 million
On August 15, 2013, another MI Lottery multi-millionaire was born. The jackpot had rolled over 50 times to and advertised at $13.3 million. But it came to $13,322,006 after actual sales count. The Bonser’s of Custer at 2391 E. State St. in Custer sold the winning ticket.
$17.1 million
On August 24, 2019, an anonymous 57-year-old player from Ogemaw County won the advertised of $17.1 jackpot. However, after factoring in actual ticket sales it came down to $16.95 Million. He bought the winning ticket at the Checkered Flag Party Store, set at 2015 South M-33 in West Branch.
Next on this list is the $18.40 million jackpot drawn on Wednesday, January 07, 2009.
$22.55 million
However, it wasn’t until Wednesday, March 02, 2017 that we recorded the second biggest prize ever won in the history of Classic Lotto 47. An anonymous Montcalm County man brought forward the winning ticket worth $22.55 million. The man had bought the ticket at the Greenville E-Z Mart, at 115 E. Washington Street in Greenville.
$23.6 million
And over ten years later, this win still reigns as Michigan Lottery’s biggest Classic Lotto 47 jackpot ever. An anonymous player from Macomb County actually won $23,597,120. They set the record jackpot way back on Saturday, March 01, 2008. It was an easy-pick winning ticket purchased at Little Mack Beer & Wine, 28480 Little Mack Ave., in St. Clair Shores.
Bonus fact: Biggest Classic Lotto 47 Jackpots Ever
Did you know that thirteenth of the biggest Classic Lotto 47 jackpots ever, were drawn on a Wednesday drawing? And that is verses just five won on a Saturday drawing.
