Overview

• James Allen, a 63-year-old man from Commerce Township, Michigan, won $200,000 in the Powerball lottery using his children's birthdays as his lucky numbers.
• Allen initially thought he had won $50,000, but his prize quadrupled due to the Power Play feature of the game, which he had forgotten about.
• The winning ticket was purchased at Hoops Food, Sport, and Spirits located at 2705 Lapeer Road in Auburn Hills.
• Allen plans to use his winnings to pay off bills.
• Proceeds from the Michigan Lottery support the state's schools.