Michigan Lottery contacted by $337M jackpot winner

The Michigan Lottery says it has been contacted by the winner of last week's $337 million Powerball jackpot.

By: The Associated Press, Superior Telegram

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Lottery says it has been contacted by the winner of last week's $337 million Powerball jackpot.

In a news release issued Wednesday, the lottery says details about the ticket-holder won't be released until the prize is officially claimed.

The winning ticket for the Aug. 15 drawing was sold at a Sunoco station in Lapeer.

It was the third-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history. Lottery officials have said the winner could take home a $241 million lump sum.

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