Classic Lotto 47
Latest draw · Saturday, May 16, 2026
How to play Classic Lotto 47
- 1 Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 50 — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
- 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — Classic Lotto 47 is drawn on Wednesday, Saturday. You can usually play several draws in advance.
- 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
- 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!
Lotto 47 is known to be Michigan Lottery’s biggest game that features a rolling jackpot starting at $1,000,000. To add instant fun to your lottery game by just selecting the EZmatch feature which gives you the chance to win up to $500 instantly. The lottery has some really favorable odds i.e. 1 in 10,737,573, to crack which may help you win the lottery much easily. Not limited here, Lotto 47 players have a second chance to win after each drawing by adding Double Play to their selected wager, for an additional $1. The drawings for Lotto 47 are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:29 PM EST.
Playing Michigan Lotto 47 is super easy, fun, and highly rewarding. Just grab a Michigan Lottery ticket for $1, select 6 numbers from a field of 1 to 47, and mark it on your playslip. Or opt for Easy Pick, if you prefer playing numbers randomly generated by the terminal. If your selected numbers match the drawn numbers, you bag the winning lottery prizes. If two, or more than two players match all five winning numbers, the jackpot is shared equally among the winners.
Want a chance to play your numbers for multiple drawings and bag the Lotto 47 prize? Don’t worry the Michigan Lottery gives you the chance of playing the same numbers for up to 60 consecutive draws. Just select the Multiple Draw feature on your playslip and mark the appropriate number of draws you wish to play. So what are you waiting for? Place your winning bet through multiple draws and mark your lottery win. You might get lucky any time!
Ensure to check your playslip carefully, as a Michigan Lotto 47 ticket cannot be canceled. You need to present your slip, along with a $1 for as the ticket price, to the lottery retailer to have your lottery ticket. Remember your lottery ticket and not the playslip is the bearer instrument. It is mandatory to sign the back of your ticket so that no one except you can claim the prize amount. You are completely responsible for the accuracy of your ticket.
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official West Virginia lottery — they can change.