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(WWJ) A Mid-Michigan man was shocked when he logged into his online lottery account to discover that he'd become a millionaire.
The Michigan Lottery says Zach Birchmeier, of resident of Clinton County's Fowler, matched the five white balls – 01-12-20-33-66 – in the Sept. 23 drawing to win a $1 million prize.
Thanks to the Power Play (which costs an extra $1), the prize was multiplied to $2 million.
Birchmeier, 31, bought his winning ticket online at MichiganLottery.com on a whim.
"I don't usually play Powerball, but I decided to buy a ticket on a whim while I was online," said Birchmeier. "After the drawing, I saw an email from the Lottery with instructions on claiming my prize. When I logged in to my account and saw $2 million pending, I was in shock!"
Lottery officials said Birchmeier recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim his prize. With his winnings, he plans to build a house and invest.
"You see this happen to other people, but you never think it will happen to you, so it all still feels surreal," said Birchmeier.
The Powerball jackpot was last won on July 19. One ticket purchased in California won the $1.08 billion jackpot.
The current jackpot stands at $1.4 billion, with the next drawing set for this Saturday, at at 10:59 p.m.
Powerball tickets, at $2 each, are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, and online at MichiganLottery.com.
Remember, never gamble with more money than you can afford to lose. Facing a gambling problem can be overwhelming, and people who get in over their heads can feel like there's no way out. If you need help, call the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-270-7117.
