Woman Wins Powerball Jackpot Using AI for Number Selection

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Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old woman from Wyandotte, Michigan, has won a $100,000 Powerball jackpot after using artificial intelligence technology to pick her numbers. Carvey purchased her ticket online for the September 6 draw, matching four white balls and the Powerball number. Initially thinking she won $50,000, she discovered her total winnings were doubled due to the Power Play option. Carvey plans to pay off her house with her newfound wealth, showcasing the growing trend of lottery players employing AI in their number selections.

Wyandotte, Michigan — A 45-year-old woman named Tammy Carvey has won a Powerball jackpot of $100,000 after utilizing artificial intelligence technology to select her winning numbers. Carvey purchased her ticket online from MichiganLottery.com for the draw held on September 6, matching four white balls and the Powerball.

The numbers she played were 11-23-44-61-62, with the Powerball being 17. Initially believing she had won only $50,000 based on a quick Google search of the winning numbers, Carvey’s total winnings increased when she discovered that the Power Play option she selected had doubled her winnings. After logging into her Michigan Lottery account, she realized the full extent of her success.

Carvey mentioned that she typically plays Powerball only when the jackpot exceeds $1 billion, which was the case at the time of her ticket purchase. With her winnings, she plans to pay off her house and save the remaining funds for future needs. This event underscores a notable trend among lottery players, as more individuals are turning to AI technologies—like ChatGPT—to help make their number selections.

This isn’t an isolated incident. Just days later on September 8, another player—Virginia resident and grandmother Carrie Edwards—also used ChatGPT to select her numbers, ultimately donating her winnings to charity. These instances highlight a growing intersection between technology and traditional lottery play.

The Powerball game occurs three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with tickets priced at $2 each. Players have the option to add a “Power Play” for an additional dollar, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes. However, officials from the Michigan Lottery urge caution, emphasizing that lottery numbers are entirely random and cannot be predicted, even with the assistance of advanced AI tools.

In summary, Tammy Carvey’s experience demonstrates an innovative approach to playing the lottery, utilizing AI-generated numbers for her Powerball ticket. Her victory not only highlights the significant potential rewards of participating in such lotteries but also reflects the evolving strategies players may adopt as artificial intelligence continues to permeate various aspects of everyday life. The Michigan Lottery remains an integral part of Michigan’s entertainment landscape, reminding players of the unpredictable nature of games of chance.

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