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What is the Michigan Poker Lotto Game?
Michigan Poker Lotto is a daily draw game that offers players two chances to win. Each play is a Quick Pick with players receiving 5 card symbols selected from 52 card symbols. The card suits are represented as follows: Hearts (H), Diamonds (D), Clubs (C) and Spades (S). Each play is good for both the instant win at the time of purchase and the nightly drawing. No card knowledge or skill is necessary to play.
Players can win instantly by having a winning poker hand of a pair of jacks or better. Additionally, players can win by matching their cards to the cards drawn that evening. Each Poker Lotto ticket is $2 per play.
What are the MI Poker Lotto Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 7:08 pm ET the day of the drawing. Approximately 21 minutes prior to draw time.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 7:29 pm ET |
| Monday | 7:29 pm ET |
| Tuesday | 7:29 pm ET |
| Wednesday | 7:29 pm ET |
| Thursday | 7:29 pm ET |
| Friday | 7:29 pm ET |
| Saturday | 7:29 pm ET |
How do I Play Michigan Poker Lotto?
- GET YOUR CARDS:
Each play is a Quick Pick with 5 card symbols selected from 52 card symbols. No card knowledge or skill is necessary to play. The card suits are represented as follows: Hearts (H), Diamonds (D), Clubs (C) and Spades (S). Each play is good for both the instant win at the time of purchase and the nightly drawing.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Poker Lotto tickets cost $2 per play and are good for both the instant win game and nightly drawing.
- MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
Unlike most MI Lottery games, multiple drawings are not available with Poker Lotto.
What are the MI Poker Lotto Instant Win Play Types?
ROYAL FLUSH: Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10 of the SAME suit.
STRAIGHT FLUSH: Any 5 consecutive cards of the SAME suit.
FOUR OF A KIND: Any 4 cards of the same value.
FULL HOUSE: Any 3 cards of a kind plus a pair.
FLUSH: Any 5 cards of the SAME suit.
STRAIGHT: Any 5 consecutive cards of ANY suit.
THREE OF A KIND: Any 3 cards of the SAME value.
TWO PAIR: Any 2 pairs of the SAME value.
PAIR OF JACKS OR BETTER: 2 Jacks, 2 Queens, 2 Kings or 2 Aces.
How Can I Win the Instant MI Poker Lotto?
| Matching Cards | Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | $5,000 | 1 in 649,740 |
| Straight Flush | $500 | 1 in 72,194 |
| Four of a Kind | $150 | 1 in 4,165 |
| Full House | $75 | 1 in 695 |
| Flush | $50 | 1 in 509 |
| Straight | $20 | 1 in 255 |
| Three of a Kind | $5 | 1 in 48 |
| Two Pair | $3 | 1 in 22 |
| Pair of Jacks or Better | $2 | 1 in 8 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 5.
How Can I Win the MI 5 Card Poker Lotto Drawing?
| Matching Draw Cards | Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 Cards | $100,000 | 1 in 2,598,960 |
| Match 4 Cards | $500 | 1 in 11,060 |
| Match 3 Cards | $25 | 1 in 241 |
| Match 2 Cards | $3 | 1 in 17 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 16.
Michigan Poker Lotto FAQs
A: Poker Lotto is a daily draw game where players can win instantly and/or when the draw occurs. All plays are Quick Pick with players receiving 5 card symbols selected from 52 card symbols. Each play is good for both the instant win at the time of purchase and the nightly drawing.
Q: How much do Poker Lotto tickets cost?
A: Poker Lotto tickets are $2 each and provide players with 2 chances to win.
Q: Where and when can I play MI Poker Lotto?
A: You can play at all Michigan Lottery retailers. Draws take place at approximately 7:29 p.m. and tickets may be purchased up to 7:08 p.m. the night the of drawing.
Q: Do Poker Lotto tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 1 year of the draw date on which the prize was won.
