Michigan Man Wins Record $7.19M Lottery Jackpot Following Dad's Advice

The 38-year-old Wayne County resident secured the largest online prize in Michigan Lottery history by sticking to a set of numbers his father recommended.

The winner chose to remain anonymous and opted for a lump-sum payment of $4.9 million.
He had been playing Lotto 47 for years, frequently changing his numbers until his father suggested consistency.
The winning numbers for the May 22 drawing were 22-24-26-40-41-44.
This jackpot surpasses the previous online record of $5.75 million set in 2021.
The winner plans to invest the money and save for his children's college education.