Friday The 13th Historically Lucky For Mega Millions Lottery In Michigan; Jackpot Up To $200 Million
LANSING (WWJ) - Are you very superstitious? Friday just might be your lucky day to strike it rich.
While many people won't cross paths with black cats or walk under ladders on Friday the 13th, one thing that shouldn't be avoided is playing the Michigan Lottery.
The Mega Millions game has been particularly lucky for lottery players on Friday the 13th, according to officials in Michigan. Since 2009, lottery players have won more than $95.5 million in big prizes playing the multi-state game on Friday the 13th.
In fact, two Michigan residents won Mega Millions jackpots on the supposedly unluckiest of days. Kendall Warren, of Kalamazoo, won a $27 million jackpot on Friday, May 13, 2011, and Kelsey Zachow, of Port Huron, won a $66 million jackpot on Friday, June 13, 2014.
With a jackpot of $200 million for Friday night’'s drawing, this Friday the 13th could be the most lucrative yet for a lucky Michigan Lottery player.
Other lucky Friday the 13th Mega Millions winners since 2009 include:
- June 13, 2014 – Kelsey Zachow, of Port Huron, $66 million
- Dec. 13, 2013 – John Morris, of Waterford, $1 million
- Dec. 13, 2013 – Deanna Wilson, of St. Clair Shores, $1 million
- Sept. 13, 2013 – Simon Earley, of Belmont, $10,000
- April 13, 2012 – Lucky 16 Lottery Club, of Oxford, $250,000
- April 13, 2012 – Roy Redington, of Allen Park, $10,000
- April 13, 2012 – Christopher Boden, of Muskegon, $10,000
- May 13, 2011 – Kendall Warren, of Kalamazoo, $27 million
- Aug. 13, 2010 – Matthew Lukas, of New Boston, $10,000
- Aug. 13, 2010 – Grace Bonter, of Muskegon, $10,000
- Nov. 13, 2009 – R. Ganier, of Wyandotte, $250,000
- March 13, 2009 – Megan Shaffer, of Au Gres, $10,000
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The drawing takes place Friday at 11 p.m. ET. If no one matches all six numbers, the jackpot will rollover for Tuesday night's drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot has been won seven times so far this year, most recently on September 11 in New York – a $106 million prize shared among five friends.