Fox 2 Detroit · October 14, 2026

Grand Traverse County Man Wins $6.79 Million Lotto 47 Jackpot and Chooses $4.7 Million Lump Sum

• A 48-year-old man from Grand Traverse County won the Lotto 47 jackpot and chose to remain anonymous, according to the report.
• His prize is $6.79 million, which he chose to receive as a one-time lump sum payment of about $4.7 million rather than annuity payments, according to the report.
• Under Michigan law, players who win more than $10,000 in state-only games are granted anonymity, according to Michigan Lottery as reported.

Prize figures and anonymity rule as reported, citing Michigan Lottery. Original headline: "Northern Michigan man wins nearly $7M in lottery".