Diana Gaudard, a 63-year-old resident of DeWitt, in Clinton County, Michigan is having a milestone celebration because she won $150,000 by playing the Powerball lottery.
Originally winning $50,000 on March 7th, she was able to triple her money to $150,000 with the Power Play option provided by the Michigan Lottery. This is a perfect example of how buying a simple lottery ticket can help change someone’s life.
How the Power Play Turned $50K Into $150K
Gaudard’s winnings increased thanks in part to the Power Play option. This add-on allows players to multiply their non-jackpot winnings, thus increasing payouts for those who choose to use it.
In this case, Gaudard was able to turn what would have been a good cash prize of $50,000 into a $150,000 payday by using the Power Play multiplier. Initially, when Gaudard saw the payoff amount of $150,000, she didn’t believe it! She thought she may have made a mistake because she was used to receiving small amounts and presumed the high amount was a mistake…