A Michigan man thought a message from the Lottery was a scam — until officials confirmed he had won $200,000 playing Powerball.
Walter Pittman, 58, of Southgate, about 9 miles south of Detroit, matched four white balls and the red Powerball in the Sept. 30 drawing to win $50,000. His Power Play option multiplied the prize to $200,000, according to the Michigan Lottery.
“I’ve been playing Powerball and Mega Millions online lately and got on the Michigan Lottery app one night to buy some tickets,” said Pittman.
A pop-up appeared as soon as he logged in…