A 63-year-old woman from Westland said she still can’t believe she won a $1 million Powerball prize.
Catherine Martin matched the five white balls in the Sept. 4, 2024, Powerball drawing to win a $1 million prize. She said she plays the same numbers every week: 07-10-21-33-59.
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“The day after the drawing, I got a call from my husband while I was at work telling me that he checked my Powerball ticket, and I’d won $1 million! I was stunned and had a hard time believing him. Honestly, I still don’t believe it,” Martin said. “We have kept our win a secret until we finally surprised our family on Christmas with the big news.”
Martin said she plans to invest, save for retirement and contribute to her grandchildren’s college funds.
The $1 million winning Powerball ticket was purchased from MD Westland LLC in Westland.
More about Powerball
Powerball tickets are $2 per play. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tickets may be purchased until 9:45 p.m. the day of the drawing at retailers throughout the state. Tickets also may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com.
Jackpot winners can choose to receive their prize in an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump sum payment. Both advertised prize options are before federal and jurisdictional taxes.`
