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Small-business owners Larry and Nancy Ross of Shelby Township, Mich., became part of U.S. gaming history today as they claimed their share of the largest lottery jackpot in North America to date: the $363 million grand prize in the May 9, 2000 Big Game drawing! The Rosses decided to take their $181.5 million share of the jackpot winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment for approximately $90 million (the estimated present cash value of the jackpot share before taxes). The winning Big Game "easy pick" ticket was purchased at Mr. K's Party Shoppe, 2238 Auburn Road, in Utica, Mich.
The next projected Big Game jackpot for tonight is $5 Million.
Wednesday, May 10, 2000
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There were two winning tickets sold in Tuesday's record-setting $350 million jackpot.
One of the winning tickets was sold in Michigan, and the other was sold in Illinois.
Saturday, May 6, 2000
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There was no jackpot winner on Friday, despite the fact that an estimated 70% - 75% of all possible combinations were covered.
It's official! The Big Game is the largest jackpot in US history.
