On Thursday, July 1, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new initiative to get roughly 700,000 more residents vaccinated against COVID-19 by giving away a total of $5 million through the state's vaccine lottery. If you actually needed another reason to get vaccinated here it is. The best news is that even those that already received the vaccine are eligible for the prize money.
How to win the COVID-19 vaccine lottery
You have to be registered to be eligible for any of the above prizes. Just getting the vaccine does not make you eligible for the Michigan COVID-19 vaccine lottery.
To get registered, go to mishottowin.com and click register now.
Once there, you'll have to fill out fields that include your legal name, address, contact information, and your vaccination dates - so be sure to have your vaccination card.
The $1 million will be eligible for the people who receive their vaccine before July 10, 2021. That drawing is expected to take place the next day, on July 11, 2021. The $2 million prize will be selected among residents who have been vaccinated since Dec. 1, 2020, through July 30, 2021. That prize drawing will take place on or about August 4, 2021.
The possible prize makes for some fun day dreaming this summer. And while you are registering for the vaccine lottery, don’t forget to send us a photo of your card. We need to make sure your records are accurate and we also send you a little thank you.