Lindsay Sands, Printed Products Manager
We’re thrilled to kick off the year with exciting new games and playstyles—including a few firsts we’ve never offered before!
First up is our brand-new $50 game, “Millionaire Maker,” packed with top prizes of $6,000,000 and 12 additional $1,000,000 prizes! But that’s not all—this game also includes a Second Chance drawing, where two more lucky winners will take home $1,000,000 each. That’s a lot of millionaires to be made!
Also launching in Q1 is our first-ever licensed holiday game, and it’s a classic: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. We know what you’re thinking— “You serious, Clark?” We are! And we’re seriously loving the nostalgia, iconic imagery, and timeless quotes. This one is truly “The gift that keeps on giving all year long.”
We’re also excited to introduce two standout titles that will drive momentum through Q1 and Q2:
- Linked Wins (from Brightstar) brings a fresh playstyle where players can multiply their prize by matching numbers in the colored linked sections beneath the scratch area. The multiplier legend adds a whole new layer of fun and potential payout!
- Day of the Dead (Brightstar licensed property): This ticket is designed to pop off the shelf and capture instant attention, utilizing the bold, festive imagery and cultural recognition of the Day of the Dead celebration. With its vibrant colors, iconic symbols like sugar skulls and marigolds, and a theme already familiar to players through Brightstar’s popular game, this ticket promises strong shelf appeal and instant player connection.
From million-dollar moments to nostalgic favorites and bold new formats—Fiscal 2026 is shaping up to be one unforgettable year of gameplay.
We are bringing back the Holiday Display Giveaway retailer promotion, designed to encourage independent Michigan Lottery retailers to develop separate displays to promote holiday instant games. Retailers can take a photo of their display and submit it for a chance to win FREE instant game tickets! Other marketing programs have yet to be finalized for the remainder of the year.