Some people dream of becoming a millionaire throughout their lives. The lottery, in many cases, has shown that you can have a little bit of fun while playing a game and potentially get there in the process.

One lucky player from Lansing was able to do just that while playing Powerball. The player took home $1 million, and they purchased their ticket at a Quality Dairy Company.

Game Details

Estimated Jackpot: $258 million
Next Drawing: Sat, 10:59 pm
Purchasing Options: Online and In-Store
Ticket Cost: $2.00
Drawing Schedule: Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 pm

How to Play

Players will have the luxury of playing online for the Powerball, or they can purchase their ticket in-store. Regardless of your preference, the game is played the same either way.

To begin, you will need to choose five white ball numbers that range from 1 all the way to 69. Then, you would need to choose a red powerball number from a range from 1 to 26. If you cannot make up your mind on what numbers to choose, then you can allow the machine to pick them for you.

There is one additional feature that you can add onto your game, which is the Power Play. For an additional dollar to your purchase, you can have the opportunity to make even more money.

The Powerplay option will take your prize and have it multiplied by either 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X the amount if you make a winning match. The 10X multiplier is a huge opportunity to make even more money, but it will not be available if the prize amount happens to reach over $150 million for the jackpot.

If you happen to win a large prize amount worth several million or more, you could have a slightly different payout option. Players can establish a 30-year annuity or allow for the prize to be paid out in cash.

The 30-year option will allow for the money to be dispersed evenly and allow for fewer taxes. The upfront option is subject to more taxes and less money overall.

Odds, Price, and Prizes

The overall odds of winning a single prize for the Powerball is 1 in 25. Increasing these odds would require you to buy another ticket, especially if you are trying to win the jackpot, which has odds of 1 in 292,201,338.

Each ticket will cost $2 a play, and remember that the Power Play adds an additional dollar. Keep in mind your budget if you decide to buy more tickets. Prizes will vary from $2 all the way to the current jackpot.