(WWJ) She says she's still in shock... but it's the good kind!
Michigan Lottery officials say a Macomb County woman has won a $100,000 Powerball prize on a ticket she bought at MichiganLottery.com.
Denise Bellore, of Shelby Township, matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball – 04-19-23-25-49 PB: 14 – in the Jan. 13 drawing to win $50,000. Thanks to the Powerplay, the prize was multiplied to $100,000.
“I usually play easy pick numbers but decided to choose my own this time,” said the 50-year-old woman said. “I logged in to my online Lottery account the next morning and saw a notification that I had won $100,000. I couldn’t believe it! I called my family and friends right away to share the good news.”
Bellore visited Lottery headquarters to claim her prize.
With her winnings, she plans to save for retirement and share with family.
“This is a-life changing prize. It still doesn’t seem real,” said Bellore.
Powerball plays can be purchased for $2 each at Lottery retailers across the state and online at MichiganLottery.com. A “Power Play” option that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times to a maximum of $2 million may be added to any Powerball play for only $1.
The Powerball drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday and may be watched live online at: http://www.powerball.com. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
About 97 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players and commissions to vendors and retailers.
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Remember, never gamble more than you can afford to lose. Facing a gambling problem can be overwhelming, and people who get in too deep can feel like there is no way out. If you think you may need help, call the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-270-7117. Learn more about responsible gaming.
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