A Wayne County man has hit the jackpot, winning a record-breaking $677,141 in the Club Keno The Jack game, according to the Michigan Lottery. The winning draw, number 2438250, featured the lucky numbers 07, 14, 42, 44, 52, 61, 62, 63, and 69.
This remarkable win surpasses the previous record for the Club Keno The Jack game, which was $503,254, won at a Kalamazoo pub back in August 2023. The 54-year-old winner, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased his ticket at JP's Trolley Stop located at 8820 Pelham Road in Taylor, Michigan.
The man's decision to play seems to have been inspired by the growing jackpot. He expressed his surprise by stating, “I don't usually play The Jack, but when I saw how high it had gotten I decided Ibetter give it a shot,” reflecting on the moment he checked his ticket on his phone. Overcome with emotion, he even left the bar shortly after realizing he was now over half a million dollars richer.
The Jack game is merely one of the many lottery options available across Michigan. Players can add this game to their Club Keno wager for just $1 per draw. To hit the jackpot, participants must match all nine numbers drawn, making the odds quite spectacular for those lucky enough to score it.
The Club Keno jackpot begins at $10,000, eventually climbing higher until someone wins. This latest jackpot adds to Michigan's impressive lottery history. Notably, the Breakfast Club lottery club won $842 million with their Mega Millions jackpot back in June 2024, showcasing just how transformative these winnings can be.
Michigan's state lottery also sees occasions where large prizes go unclaimed, such as the Powerball prize of $250 million from 2024, where the unclaimed funds are directed to support the state's School Aid Fund. The Michigan Lottery encourages players to check their tickets immediately for potential winnings by reminding them of these high-stakes situations—after all, the next winning ticket could be theirs!
For lottery enthusiasts hoping to try their luck, Club Keno draws happen every few minutes, offering plenty of opportunities for residents across Michigan. Players can effortlessly check live drawing results and explore different games on the official Michigan Lottery website.
While huge lottery winnings are undoubtedly life-changing, the excitement surrounding such public records captures the imagination of many Americans. Bonafide miracles do happen, and for this Wayne County man, his decision to try his luck has led to what could be one of the happiest days of his life.