"Record $842M Powerball Jackpot Won in Michigan as New Year Draws Big Winners Nationwide"
TL;DR
A ticket sold in Michigan won the $842.4-million Powerball jackpot, the fifth largest in the game's history and the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history. The winning numbers were 12, 21, 42, 44, and 49, with a Powerball of 1. The ticket was purchased at Food Castle in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Additionally, two tickets won $2 million each, and four others won $1 million each. This marks the first New Year’s Day Powerball jackpot win since the game began in 1992.
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