A Michigan resident started the year yesterday as a millionaire Hit all six Powerball numbers and win a total of $842,400,000.
However, many smaller prize-winning tickets were sold in the tri-state area.
The winning numbers from the January 1 draw were: 12,21,42,44,49 and Powerball was 01.
The Connecticut Lottery confirmed that a $1 million ticket was sold in that state. There are also 54 prizes worth $100.
In New York, the lottery reported this 4 people won a prize of $50,000.
In states California, Florida and Maryland also sold winning tickets. From one million dollars.
While in Florida and Texas, two prizes worth $2 million fell.
The lucky jackpot winner will take home approximately $409 million, after taxes.
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