A look at the Michigan Lottery's 'check' being given to a recent Powerball winner. (Credit: Roop Raj)
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By MyFox Detroit Staff
LANSING, Mich. (MyFox Detroit) - The winner of the $337 million dollar Powerball lottery jackpot will be introduced during a special ceremony at lottery headquarters in Lansing on Friday.
The winning ticket was sold at a Sunoco gas station in Lapeer on August 15. The identity of the winner has been a source of great speculation since the numbers were drawn.
The lucky player will be introduced during a news conference beginning at 11:30 a.m.
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.
FOX 2 News plans complete coverage of the event on Friday during FOX 2 News Live at 11.
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A look at the Michigan Lottery's 'check' being given to a recent Powerball winner. (Credit: Roop Raj)
