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A Michigan man says he feels like he is "truly living the American dream" after winning $2 million from the Powerball drawing.
According to a news release from the official Michigan Lottery, 52-year-old Didier Biongo matched all five white balls in the Powerball drawing that took place on September 9 and because of the Powerplay, his winnings were multiplied to $2 million. The five winning numbers were 02-07-11-17-32.
"I checked my ticket at a retailer a few days after the drawing and got a message to visit a claim center, so I checked the winning numbers," Biongo told the Michigan Lottery. "When I saw I had matched five numbers and won $2 million, I didn't believe it. I scanned my ticket at least 10 more times to be sure I had actually won."
Biongo says he plans to use his winnings to purchase a new home and invest the rest.
"Being from Africa originally, winning feels like I am truly living the American dream. It's a dream come true," said Biongo.
If interested in participating in other Michigan Lotteries, the next Michigan Powerball drawing is estimated to be worth $65 million.
The Mega Millions drawing is also this week. It has an estimated jackpot of $94 million, and the Fantasy 5 has an estimated jackpot of $100,000.
For more information on the Michigan Lottery, you can check out the official Michigan Lottery website. You will also find instant tickets on the website, featured raffles, and plenty of other online lottery games.