Lucky Michigan 'Breakfast Club' Members Hit Massive Powerball Jackpot

Getting breakfast with friends is always a good time, and having a group of friends who can meet you regularly is a gift.

But what do you call when it the three of you win the largest lottery jackpot in history? Possibly a miracle.

That is what three people from Michigan recently experienced, and what they plan to do with the earnings is absolutely wonderful.

The Breakfast Club Scores Big

The trio calls themselves The Breakfast Club, and now they can call themselves millionaires. They were announced this week as the winners of an $842.4 million Powerball lottery jackpot from a ticket purchased on New Year’s Day.

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The Breakfast Club opted for a cash lump sum of $305 million after taxes, Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli told reporters outside the Food Castle convenience store in Grand Blanc Township near Flint, where the winning ticket was sold.

The winning numbers drawn were: 12, 21, 42, 44, 49, and red Powerball: 1.

Speaking on behalf of The Breakfast Club, member of the club and attorney Mark Harder said he and the couple who made up the other parts of the trio have “been elated and overwhelmed, thrilled and nervous” since realizing their ticket was the winner.

“They’ve gone from shock and sleepless nights to giving careful thought as to how this once-in-a-lifetime event will transform their lives,” Harder said. “The morning after the drawing, we heard through the news that the winning ticket had been sold here. “(The husband of the couple) looked up the ticket numbers on his phone, and he was so stunned he dropped his phone.”

This Changed Everything

In a statement, the couple, whose names were not revealed Tuesday, said the prize will have a huge impact on their family for generations to come.

“Up until now, we’ve led a comfortable life and anticipated retiring someday,” according to the statement read by Harder. “Now, we’re not financially bound to any specific timetable. The world and our opportunities have opened up in some incredible ways.”

According to Harder, the husband plans to continue working for a little while and they expect to travel more. They'd also like to buy a home in a warmer climate.

Beyond that, though, the couple wants to share the money with their families and donate to charities. Harder did not say what he would do with his own winnings.

These three aren't the only winners. Food Castle will receive $50,000 in commission for selling the winning ticket. The store’s owners said they would share the entire amount with their employees and donate to food pantries and other charities.

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