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Michigan Man Wins $200,000 Powerball Prize by Playing Kids' Birthdays

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Find out how a Michigan man used his kids' birthdays to win big in the Powerball drawing!

A Michigan man from Commerce Township, James Allen, struck it lucky in the Powerball drawing by choosing his children's birthdays. Initially thinking he had won $50,000, Allen was pleasantly surprised to discover his actual prize was a whopping $200,000. This unexpected windfall came from matching four white balls and the Powerball, showcasing the power of family birthdays in the world of lottery luck. With plans to use the prize money to cover bills, Allen's smart choice in numbers brought him more than he ever imagined.

The excitement of Allen's win highlights the thrill of playing the Powerball and the joy of unexpected riches. His story serves as a reminder to trust in the power of personal connections, even in something as random as a lottery draw. As Powerball jackpots continue to grow, players around the world are inspired by Allen's success and eager to try their own luck with special numbers like birthdays.

In a surprising turn of events, the Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to $150 million, creating a frenzy of anticipation among lottery enthusiasts. The staggering prize amount has captivated players, sparking hopes of life-changing wins and dreams of financial freedom. With no major winners in recent draws, the next Powerball jackpot promises to be an exciting opportunity for players to chase their fortunes and aim for the ultimate prize.

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Michigan man who always picks his kids' birthdays when playing ... (CBS News)

James Allen, 63, of Commerce Township, matched four white balls in the Dec. 30 drawing to win a $50,000 prize. Due to the Power Play, the prize was multiplied ...

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Michigan man wins $200000 Powerball prize with kids' birthdays ... (UPI.com)

Subscribe. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A Michigan man won $200,000 with a Powerball ticket featuring his kids' birthdays. Advertisement.

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Using his kids' birthdays leads Oakland County man to $200K ... (mlive.com)

James Allen, of Commerce Township initially thought he'd won $50000 but soon learned it was actually a $200000 win.

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Oakland County man claims $200K Powerball prize, plans to pay bills (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

James Allen, 63, of Commerce Township, matched four white balls and the Powerball to win an initial $50000 prize. Since he had paid for the Power Play ...

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Michigan man wins $200000 Powerball prize by picking kids' birthdays (ABC 12 News)

James Allen of Commerce Township won a $200000 Powerball prize by playing his children's birthdays on Dec. 30.

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Lottery player goes to sleep thinking he won $50000. The prize was ... (Kansas City Star)

When James Allen went to sleep, he thought his lottery winnings totaled $50,000, he told Michigan lottery officials. But he was in for a surprise the next ...

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Oakland County man wins $200k Powerball prize | WEYI (WEYI)

WEYI โ€“MidMichigannow provides coverage of breaking news, sports and weather in the Flint โ€“ Saginaw area of Michigan, including Lansing, Owosso, Chesaning, ...

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Powerball winning numbers for for Jan. 17 drawing, as jackpot ... (USA TODAY)

The Powerball jackpot grew to $102 million for Wednesday night's drawing. Here are the winning numbers from Jan. 17, 2024.

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Powerball winning numbers Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 drawing. Did ... (The Indianapolis Star)

Winning Powerball numbers and drawing jackpot results for the $102 million lottery Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Did anyone win? When is the next drawing?

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Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 drawing. Lottery ... (Courier Journal)

The winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 17, 2024 are in. Did you win the lottery jackpot?

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Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024; jackpot ... (cleveland.com)

CLEVELAND, Ohio โ€” The Powerball lottery has selected winning numbers in the drawing for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, with the jackpot an estimated $102 million ...

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Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 17, as jackpot crosses ... (Florida Today)

In just two weeks, Powerball lottery jackpot climbed from $20 million on Jan. 3 to $102 million two days after MLK Day 2024. Tickets start at $2 apiece.

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Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Check ... (NorthJersey.com)

Is today your lucky day? The lottery jackpot was an estimated $102 million with a cash option of $50.5 million for Wednesday night's drawing, according to ...

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Powerball winning numbers, live results for Wednesday's $102M ... (nj.com)

The winning Powerball lottery numbers are drawn Wdnesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at 10:59 p.m. The Powerball jackpot drawing tonight (01/17/2024) is worth an ...

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Powerball $100m draw: You're more likely to be crushed by a ... (Yahoo News Australia)

There are plenty of seriously unlikely events that are a better chance of happening to you than winning the $100m jackpot tonight.

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$100m Powerball: The numbers most likely to land you jackpot win (PerthNow)

There is still time to pick up a ticket for tonight's insane jackpot draw, and if WA nets a winner it will set a new State record. To give you the best ...

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Suburbs that won the most in 2023 (NEWS.com.au)

The Australian suburbs home to the most lottery winners in 2023 have been revealed ahead of a massive $100m Powerball draw.

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Powerball winning numbers Wednesday, January 17 lottery drawing ... (The News Journal)

After no grand prize winner from Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday now sits at $102 million with a cash value of $50.5 million.

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Powerball Draw 1444 results: The $100million winning numbers you ... (7NEWS.com.au)

One lucky Australian could become an instant millionaire. Here are the numbers you need to know.

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$100m Powerball jackpot: Check the winning numbers (The Advertiser)

Powerball's division one prize tonight was a massive $100m, Australia's biggest jackpot in nearly six months.

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Powerball jackpots to $150 million after no major winners (9News)

Powerball will jackpot to a staggering $150 million after there were no major winners of tonight's draw. The top prize of $100 million went begging tonight, ...

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No Thursday, January 18, division one Lotto winners sees ... (PerthNow)

If a single winning ticket from WA takes out next week's draw, it will easily surpass 2021's record. Tickets for next week's $150 million Powerball jackpot are ...

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Australia Powerball Skyrockets To Whopping $150 Million (Mirage News)

In an unexpected turn of events, the Powerball Draw No. 1444, held on January 18, 2024, concluded without a winner as no player managed to match all.

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Powerball winning numbers Jan. 17, 2024: No winner; jackpot ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

The Powerball jackpot is up to $120 million for the next drawing. Here are the winning numbers.

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Winning Powerball numbers for the $102 million jackpot on ... (WKYC.com)

The Ohio Lottery says the winning Powerball numbers for the $102 million jackpot on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, are 18, 22, 43, 61, 65 with Powerball 2.

Western Iowa man collects $2 million Powerball prize; another still ... (desmoinesregister.com)

A Treynor man claims a $2 million Powerball prize, but the Iowa Lottery says another is still unredeemed.

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Powerball jackpot jumps to $150 million (Mandurah Mail)

The $150 million prize in next Thursday's draw is the biggest jackpot offered by any Australian lottery game since October 2022, when Powerball offered a record ...

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Powerball Draw 1444 results: Powerball jackpot prize soars to $150 ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Aussies will now have a chance to score the second-biggest jackpot the nation has ever seen.

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Sunrise's Edwina Bartholomew reveals shock Lotto win as ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The Powerball jackpot has just skyrocketed to $150 million, with Lotto fever gripping the nation ahead of the second-largest prize draw in Australian ...

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Powerball ticket worth $2M sold in Vermont (WCAX)

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - ...

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Powerball jackpot jumps to $150 million (Blue Mountains Gazette)

The $150 million prize in next Thursday's draw is the biggest jackpot offered by any Australian lottery game since October 2022, when Powerball offered a record ...

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