Wayne County Man Wins Largest Club Keno The Jack Prize Ever in Michigan History

A 54-year-old Wayne County man is making headlines after winning the largest Club Keno The Jack prize ever in Michigan history. He won $677,141.

The individual who wishes to remain anonymous matched the nine winning numbers in draw 2438520: 07-14-42-44-52-61-62-63-69. He purchased the winning ticket at JP's Trolley Stop, 8820 Pelham Road, Taylor.

"I don't usually play The Jack, but when I saw how high it had gotten, I decided I better give it a shot, " said the gentleman in a news release shared with CBS News Detroit. "When I checked the ticket on my phone and saw I won, I immediately left the bar. It was overwhelming and emotional to win such a huge amount of money!"  

The man plans to use his winnings to complete home renovations, take a vacation, and invest the rest.

According to Michigan Lottery officials, the previous Club Keno The Jack record was $503,254, which was won in August 2023 at a Kalamazoo pub.

The Jack is an add-on game to Club Keno, allowing players to increase their Club Keno wager for $1 per draw. The jackpot starts at $10,000 and continues growing until it's won. Players must match all nine numbers to win the jackpot.