Portage Player Sitting on Unclaimed $3M Mega Millions Prize

A Portage lottery player is sitting on a massive unclaimed payday after snagging a $3 million Mega Millions win, the Michigan Lottery confirmed.

The winning ticket — purchased at JJ Land LLC on West Centre Avenue — matched five white balls 01-08-11-12-57 and hit with a 3X multiplier, turning an ordinary Friday into a life-changing moment.

Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said the recent Mega Millions run brought plenty of excitement across the state, especially for the newest millionaire. During this jackpot stretch, players across Michigan raked in nearly $14 million in total prizes.

? Key highlights:

• $3 million winning ticket still unclaimed

• Bought in Portage at JJ Land LLC

• Winning numbers: 01-08-11-12-57 (3X multiplier)

• Nearly $14 million in prizes won statewide during the jackpot run

As of Monday, the lucky winner still hasn’t stepped forward. Lottery officials are urging the player to contact the Michigan Lottery’s Player Relations Division at 844-917-6325 and claim the prize within a year of the drawing date.